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Xeon Gold 6210U
Core Ultra 9 185H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6210U
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 9 185H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6210U | Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6210U | Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6210U and Core Ultra 9 185H
Xeon Gold 6210U
The Xeon Gold 6210U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 28,861 points. Launch price was $1,500.
Core Ultra 9 185H
The Core Ultra 9 185H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 22 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 29,360 points. Launch price was $640.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6210U packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Core Ultra 9 185H offers 16 cores / 22 threads — the Xeon Gold 6210U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6210U versus 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 185H — a 26.7% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 9 185H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6210U uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core Ultra 9 185H uses Meteor Lake-H (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6210U scores 28,861 against the Core Ultra 9 185H's 29,360 — a 1.7% lead for the Core Ultra 9 185H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 19,000 vs 18,030 (5.2% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6210U). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,234 vs 2,700, a 74.5% lead for the Core Ultra 9 185H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,072 vs 17,000 (51.2% advantage for the Core Ultra 9 185H). L3 cache: 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6210U vs 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 185H.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6210U | Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+25% | 16 / 22 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz+56% |
| L3 Cache | 27.5 MB+15% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 20 MB+900% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Meteor Lake-H (2023) |
| PassMark | 28,861 | 29,360+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 19,000+5% | 18,030 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,234 | 2,700+119% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,072 | 17,000+69% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6210U uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Ultra 9 185H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6210U versus LPDDR5x-7467, DDR5-5600 on the Core Ultra 9 185H — the Core Ultra 9 185H supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6210U supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 96 GB — 165.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6210U) vs 2 (Core Ultra 9 185H). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6210U) vs 28 (Core Ultra 9 185H) — the Xeon Gold 6210U offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon Gold 6210U) and Meteor Lake SoC (Core Ultra 9 185H).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6210U | Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FCBGA2049 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | LPDDR5x-7467, DDR5-5600+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB+967% | 96 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+71% | 28 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6210U supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. The Core Ultra 9 185H includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)), while the Xeon Gold 6210U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6210U targets High-end Workstation / Cloud Compute, Core Ultra 9 185H targets Mainstream Performance / AI Workloads. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6210U rivals EPYC 7352; Core Ultra 9 185H rivals Ryzen 9 8945HS.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6210U | Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | High-end Workstation / Cloud Compute | Mainstream Performance / AI Workloads |
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