Ultra 9 185H vs A6-7470K

Aggregate performance score

A6-7470K
2016
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.13
Core Ultra 9 185H
2023
16 cores / 22 threads, 45 Watt
18.45
+1533%

Core Ultra 9 185H outperforms A6-7470K by a whopping 1533% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-7470K and Core Ultra 9 185H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2383320
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Meteor Lake-H
Power efficiency1.6538.80
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)Meteor Lake-H (2023)
Release date2 February 2016 (8 years ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$640

Detailed specifications

A6-7470K and Core Ultra 9 185H basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads222
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache256 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1024 KB2 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nmIntel 4 nm
Die size245 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature71 °C110 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors2,411 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A6-7470K and Core Ultra 9 185H compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFM2+FCBGA2049
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-7470K and Core Ultra 9 185H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
TrueAudio+-
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

A6-7470K and Core Ultra 9 185H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-7470K and Core Ultra 9 185H are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-7470K and Core Ultra 9 185H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data96 GB
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R5 GraphicsIntel® Arc™ graphics
iGPU core count4no data
Number of pipelines256no data
Quick Sync Video-+
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-
Graphics max frequencyno data2.35 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A6-7470K and Core Ultra 9 185H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by A6-7470K and Core Ultra 9 185H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A6-7470K and Core Ultra 9 185H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 1212.2
OpenGLno data4.6
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-7470K and Core Ultra 9 185H.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes168
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A6-7470K 1.13
Ultra 9 185H 18.45
+1533%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A6-7470K 1799
Ultra 9 185H 29299
+1529%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.13 18.45
Recency 2 February 2016 14 December 2023
Physical cores 2 16
Threads 2 22
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 45 Watt

Ultra 9 185H has a 1532.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 700% more physical cores and 1000% more threads, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 9 185H is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-7470K in performance tests.

Note that A6-7470K is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 9 185H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A6-7470K and Core Ultra 9 185H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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