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Intel Core Ultra 9 386H

43,210 Benchmark Score

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# Intel Core Ultra 9 386H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

This build pairs Intel's 16-core Panther Lake-H flagship mobile processor with NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace-based RTX 4080 Mobile GPU, placing it in the 85th percentile overall among all laptop configurations tracked in the database. The CPU alone sits at the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 81st percentile of all GPUs, making this a high-end mobile platform with a slight tilt toward processor-heavy workloads. The combination targets demanding users who need both substantial multi-threaded compute and modern graphics acceleration in a portable form factor.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is a 16-core, 16-thread processor built on Intel's 3 nm Panther Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The lack of hyper-threading (16 threads for 16 cores) is notable; this is a pure physical-core design that relies on clock speed and architecture efficiency rather than simultaneous multi-threading to deliver performance. The processor carries 18 MB of shared L3 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 192 KB of L1 per core. Its 25 W TDP classifies it as an ultra-mobile part, yet benchmark results show it competing with desktop-class silicon from previous generations.

Cinebench R23 results show a multi-core score of 20547 and a single-core score of 2071.5. The multi-core figure indicates sustained throughput for heavily threaded workloads like video rendering or compilation. The single-core score of 2071.5 is strong for a mobile chip, reflecting high boost clocks and efficient Panther Lake cores. In Cinebench R20, the processor scores 12820 multi-core and 1809 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 3223 multi-core and 303.5 single-core. These numbers place the 386H within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 (average score 43326 vs. 43210 for the Intel part) and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 (43431). Interestingly, it edges out the Intel Core i9-12900 by 0.7% (42906) and the i9-12900KF by 0.9% (42830), meaning this 25 W mobile chip trades blows with 2021-era desktop flagship processors.

PassMark results reinforce this picture. The multi-thread score of 35399 and single-thread score of 4218 demonstrate balanced capability. Data compression scores 352365, which is excellent for archival and backup workloads. Integer math scores 87284, floating-point math scores 108527, and extended instructions score 29138, indicating strong number-crunching for scientific and engineering applications. Data encryption scores 27150, and prime number finding scores 341. The physics score of 3028 and random string sorting score of 42135 round out a comprehensive suite. The average benchmark score of 43210 places it at the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database, confirming its position as a top-tier mobile processor.

For real workloads, the 386H excels at parallel tasks: video encoding, 3D scene rendering, and software builds. The high single-thread score means day-to-day responsiveness and lightly threaded applications also perform well. The 16 physical cores provide consistent throughput without the scheduling complexity of hybrid architectures, though the absence of SMT means heavily parallel workloads may not scale quite as high as comparable 16-core/32-thread parts.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is built on the AD104 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process, containing 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1290 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, and memory runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The 7424 shading units, 232 TMUs, and 80 ROPs provide substantial rasterization throughput. Ray tracing is handled by 58 dedicated RT cores, while 232 tensor cores accelerate AI and DLSS workloads. The pixel rate is 133.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 386.3 GTexel/s. FP32 performance reaches 24.72 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 24.72 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The TDP is 110 W, and the GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16.

Benchmark results show a Geekbench OpenCL score of 159575 and Vulkan score of 145807. PassMark G3D scores 24926, while GPU compute scores 11191. The DirectX tests show 157 for DX10, 244 for DX11, 96 for DX12, and 286 for DX9. The G2D score is 929. The average benchmark score of 38135 places the GPU at the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Interestingly, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 (38299, delta -0.4%) and the RTX 5080 Mobile (38349, delta -0.6%), meaning the 4080 Mobile is essentially tied with those parts in aggregate. It also sits just 1.3% above the desktop RTX 4070 (37648) and the Tesla P4 (37628).

For rendering, the 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1440p gaming with high texture settings and moderate 4K workloads. The 432 GB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution textures without stuttering. The RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and the tensor cores provide DLSS upscaling, which can significantly boost frame rates in supported titles. The FP32 throughput of 24.72 TFLOPS handles compute-heavy tasks like Blender Cycles rendering or CUDA-accelerated video effects. The 1:1 FP16 ratio is beneficial for AI inference workloads, though the 110 W TDP means sustained performance will depend on laptop cooling and power delivery.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel BGA 2540 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform; there is no socket-level upgrade path. The Core Ultra 9 386H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes, while the GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16. The integrated Intel Xe3 Graphics offers a fallback display output and can handle basic tasks when the discrete GPU is idle.

The 25 W CPU TDP combined with the 110 W GPU TDP suggests the total system power draw is manageable for a large laptop chassis, though no suggested PSU is listed since this is a mobile platform. A sensible next upgrade would be to increase memory to the maximum supported capacity, as the dual-channel configuration and 115.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate but not exceptional for the CPU's compute capabilities. Storage upgrades via PCIe Gen 5 NVMe drives would leverage the CPU's 12 PCIe lanes, though most users will find Gen 4 drives sufficient.

Since the CPU and GPU are both soldered in a laptop, the only meaningful upgrades are memory and storage. Users should consider whether the 12 GB GPU memory will remain sufficient for future titles; the 432 GB/s bandwidth is a potential limiting factor for high-resolution textures. The platform is current-generation, with the CPU released in January 2026 and the GPU released in January 2023, so both components are actively produced.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who need desktop-class CPU performance in a mobile form factor. The 88th percentile CPU ranking and 85th combined percentile indicate a machine suited for professionals who run CPU-intensive workloads on the go. Software developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the 16 cores and 35399 PassMark multi-thread score. Data analysts and scientists running simulations or processing large datasets will find the integer math (87284) and floating-point math (108527) scores compelling.

Content creators working with 4K video will appreciate the CPU's encoding capability and the GPU's 12 GB VRAM for timeline previews and effects. 3D artists using GPU-accelerated renderers can leverage the 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 throughput. Students in engineering or computer science programs will have ample headroom for coursework, though the platform is overkill for basic productivity. Small business workstations requiring virtualization or heavy spreadsheet calculations will perform admirably.

Gamers at 1440p will find this combination well-balanced for high-refresh displays, while 4K gaming is possible with adjusted settings or DLSS. The GPU's 81st percentile ranking suggests it handles modern titles at high settings, though it trails the absolute top-tier mobile GPUs. The CPU's single-core performance (4218 PassMark) ensures games that rely on a few fast cores will not be bottlenecked.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU and GPU are closely matched in percentile terms (88th vs. 81st), but the CPU is relatively stronger. In CPU-bound workloads like compilation, video encoding, or scientific computing, the 386H will drive performance, and the GPU will have headroom. In GPU-bound scenarios like 4K gaming with ray tracing, the RTX 4080 Mobile becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU will wait on the GPU.

The 110 W GPU TDP and 25 W CPU TDP create an asymmetric power envelope; the GPU draws over four times the power of the CPU, suggesting the cooling solution is optimized for both components but the GPU will generate more heat. For gaming at 1440p, the balance is likely near-optimal: the CPU can feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck, and the GPU can render frames fast enough to justify the high refresh rates.

The memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s for the CPU is modest compared to the GPU's 432 GB/s, which could create a bottleneck in mixed workloads that stream data between CPU and GPU. However, for most applications, the 192-bit GPU memory bus provides sufficient bandwidth. The CPU's 12 PCIe Gen 5 lanes are available for storage and other devices, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is not a limiting factor for current GPUs.

The PassMark physics score of 3028 is relatively low, which may indicate weaker performance in physics simulation within games, but this is offset by the high single-thread score. The DirectX 12 score of 96 on the GPU is lower than the DirectX 11 score of 244, which could suggest driver overhead or architectural trade-offs in certain DX12 titles, though the Geekbench Vulkan score of 145807 indicates strong modern API performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 85, placing it above 85% of all laptop configurations in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385?

A: The Core Ultra 9 386H has an average benchmark score of 43210, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385's 43326.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 4080 Mobile has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported. The CPU supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus.

Q: What is the CPU's socket type?

A: The CPU uses Intel BGA 2540, which is a soldered mobile socket with no upgrade path.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the RTX 5080 Mobile?

A: The RTX 4080 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 38135, which is 0.6% lower than the RTX 5080 Mobile's 38349.

Q: What is the GPU's ray tracing capability?

A: The GPU has 58 dedicated RT cores, providing hardware-accelerated ray tracing support.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4080 Mobile's PassMark G3D score of 24926 and 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 throughput support 1440p gaming at high refresh rates. The CPU's single-thread score of 4218 ensures fast frame pacing in CPU-bound titles.

Streaming: The 16-core CPU handles encoding simultaneously with gaming, while the GPU's tensor cores can accelerate broadcast effects. The combined 85th percentile ranking indicates sufficient headroom for streaming overlays and chat applications.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20547 accelerates export times, and the GPU's 12 GB VRAM handles 4K timeline previews with effects. The 432 GB/s memory bandwidth supports high-bitrate footage.

3D rendering: The GPU's 58 RT cores and 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerate ray-traced renders, while the CPU's 16 cores handle physics simulation and scene preparation. The PassMark GPU compute score of 11191 indicates strong general-purpose compute.

Software development: The 16 cores and 35399 PassMark multi-thread score reduce compilation times for large projects. The high single-thread score of 4218 ensures responsive IDE interactions, and data encryption score of 27150 supports secure development workflows.

Student and office work: This platform is overkill for basic productivity, but the CPU's 3028 physics score and 352365 data compression score handle advanced spreadsheet models and large file archives. The integrated Intel Xe3 Graphics provides power efficiency when the discrete GPU is idle.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H (Panther Lake-H, 3 nm process) with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (Ada Lovelace, 5 nm process). The CPU is a 16-core, 16-thread processor with a 25 W TDP, while the GPU is a 110 W part with 12 GB GDDR6 memory. The combined percentile of 85 places this system in the upper tier of all tracked laptop configurations, with the CPU at the 88th percentile and GPU at the 81st percentile. This is a premium mobile workstation and gaming machine, not an entry-level or mid-range offering.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 43210, with notable results including Cinebench R23 multi-core of 20547, single-core of 2071.5, and PassMark multi-thread of 35399. The GPU's average benchmark score is 38135, with Geekbench OpenCL of 159575, Vulkan of 145807, and PassMark G3D of 24926. Combined, this pairing sits at the 85th percentile, indicating a well-matched system where the CPU leads in relative strength. The CPU outperforms the Intel Core i9-12900 by 0.7% and the i9-12900KF by 0.9%, while the GPU is within 0.6% of the RTX 5080 Mobile. The data shows a platform that delivers desktop-class compute in a mobile package, with the GPU providing strong but not class-leading graphics performance.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the database. All frame rate figures below are estimates based on the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximate expectations rather than measured results. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 24926 and the CPU's strong single-thread score of 4218 suggest that at 1080p, this system should deliver high frame rates in most titles, likely exceeding 100 FPS in esports and competitive games. At 1440p, the 12 GB VRAM and 432 GB/s bandwidth support high settings with ray tracing enabled via DLSS. At 4K, the 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 performance will handle medium-to-high settings, but the 192-bit memory bus may limit performance in memory-intensive scenes. The DirectX 12 score of 96 is notably lower than the DirectX 11 score of 244, which may indicate that some DX12 titles could underperform relative to expectations, though Vulkan performance (145807 in Geekbench) suggests strong modern API support. Users targeting 4K gaming should plan to use DLSS or reduce settings, while 1440p high-refresh gaming is the sweet spot for this configuration.

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