Intel Core Ultra X9 388H VS Intel Core Ultra X7 358H

We are comparing the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (Intel) with the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H (Intel). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each processor, in-depth specs, and benchmark comparisons.

KEY DIFFERENCES OF Intel Core Ultra X9 388H AND Intel Core Ultra X7 358H

Here’s how Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and Intel Core Ultra X7 358H stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.

Intel Core Ultra X9 388H: 6 advantages

Why Intel Core Ultra X9 388H is the best choice:

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  • 6% higher P-core turbo frequency (5100 MHz vs 4800 MHz)
  • 8% higher E-core turbo frequency (4000 MHz vs 3700 MHz)
  • 11% higher P-core base frequency (2100 MHz vs 1900 MHz)
  • 7% higher E-core base frequency (1600 MHz vs 1500 MHz)
  • 16% higher Geekbench V6 multi-core score (17924 vs 15431)
  • 11% higher Geekbench V6 single-core score (3066 vs 2763)

SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Intel Core Ultra X9 388H AND Intel Core Ultra X7 358H

Below is the detailed specification table comparing Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and Intel Core Ultra X7 358H.

Note: Highlighted specs mean that CPU wins that spec row.

If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.

Specification Intel Core Ultra X9 388H Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
General Information
CPU Name: Intel Core Ultra X9 388H Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
Vendor: Intel Intel
Release Date: January 5, 2026 January 5, 2026
Type: Laptop Laptop
Instruction Set: x86-64 x86-64
Codename: Panther Lake Panther Lake
Package and Thermals
Manufacturing Process: 2 nm 2 nm
TDP (PL1): 15-25 W 15-25 W
Max Boost TDP (PL2): 80 W 80 W
Socket: FCBGA2540 FCBGA2540
Max Temp (TJMax): 100 C 100 C
CPU Cores
Total Cores
Total Cores 16 16
Total Threads 16 16
P-Cores
P-Cores 4 4
P-Threads 4 4
P-Core Base Frequency 2100 MHz 1900 MHz
P-Core Turbo Frequency 5100 MHz 4800 MHz
E-Cores
E-Cores 12 12
E-Threads 12 12
E-Core Base Frequency 1600 MHz 1500 MHz
E-Core Turbo Frequency 4000 MHz 3700 MHz
NPU
NPU
Cache and Bus
Multiplier Locked Locked
Bus Frequency 100 MHz 100 MHz
L1 Cache 192 KB 192 KB
L2 Cache 2.5 MB 2.5 MB
L3 Cache 18 MB 18 MB
Memory Support
Memory Types: LPDDR5X-9600 LPDDR5X-9600
Max Memory Size: 96 GB 96 GB
Memory Channels: 2 2
ECC Support:
Benchmarks
Geekbench V6
Multi-Core 17924 15431
Single-Core 3066 2763
File Compression 1490 1350
Clang Compression 141 76
HTML5 Browser 477 433
PDF Renderer 540 447
Text Processing 323 289
Background Blur 62 66
Photo Processing 177 152
Ray Tracing 28 26
PassMark CPU
Multi-Core 39049 34562
Single-Core 4594 4093
Integer Math 90600 83200
Floating Point 112300 105600
Prime Numbers 381 350
String Sorting 48700 41800
Data Encryption 30000 26700
Data Compression 392300 346800
Physics 3460 3055
Extended Instructions 32900 28900
Cinebench 2024
Multi-Core 1324 1142
Single-Core 130 125
Blender
Render Score 282

Tip: indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while indicates a lower-is-better advantage.

PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Intel Core Ultra X9 388H AND Intel Core Ultra X7 358H

The charts below visualize how Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and Intel Core Ultra X7 358H stack up in key performance metrics.

Performance Radar Chart

Category scores overview (0 to 100)
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
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Performance Benchmarks

Grey is the market top value. Colored bars show each CPU's relative benchmark reach.
Market Top
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
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Release Timeline of Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and Intel Core Ultra X7 358H

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Intel Core Ultra X7 358H

Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and Intel Core Ultra X7 358H were released on the same day.

Value For Money Calculator

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Domain Score Summary

Scores are generated by Comparigon's scoring algorithm and are intended as a high-level guide. They may not map 1-to-1 with the individual spec-by-spec comparisons shown in the table.

Intel Core Ultra X9 388H Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
ALL
Overall
Difference: 2
Leads
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
79
Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
77
Single-Core Performance
Difference: 4
Leads
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
81
Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
77
Multi-Core Performance
Difference: 1
Leads
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
71
Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
70
CPU Architecture
Difference: 1
Leads
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
65
Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
64
Memory Architecture
Difference: 0
Tie
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
64
Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
64
Energy Efficiency
Difference: 3
Leads
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
83
Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
80

Our Verdict

In conclusion, the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H has a narrow overall lead compared to the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H. Its strongest advantages are in Single-Core Performance, Multi-Core Performance, CPU Architecture and Energy Efficiency. They are still fairly close in Memory Architecture.

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