Core i5-1035G7
VS
Core i7-9850HL

Core i5-1035G7 vs Core i7-9850HL

Intel

Core i5-1035G7

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019
VS
Intel

Core i7-9850HL

6 Cores12 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-1035G7 is positioned at rank 765 and the Core i7-9850HL is on rank 203, so the Core i7-9850HL offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1035G7

#753
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1099%
#754
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1083%
#755
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
994%
#756
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
990%
#757
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
981%
#759
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
947%
#760
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
908%
#761
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
907%
#762
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
882%
#765
Core i5-1035G7
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#767
Core i7-1250U
MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A
99%
#772
Core i7-9750HF
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9850HL

#191
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
372%
#192
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
366%
#193
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
336%
#194
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
335%
#195
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
331%
#197
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
320%
#198
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
307%
#199
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
306%
#200
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
298%
#203
Core i7-9850HL
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-9850HL leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-1035G7 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.4% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore i5-1035G7Core i7-9850HL
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i5-1035G7Core i7-9850HL
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Core i5-1035G7 and Core i7-9850HL

Intel

Core i5-1035G7

The Core i5-1035G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,008 points. Launch price was $309.

Intel

Core i7-9850HL

The Core i7-9850HL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,897 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Core i5-1035G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-9850HL offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-9850HL has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-1035G7 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-9850HL — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-9850HL (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i5-1035G7 uses the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-9850HL uses Coffee Lake-HR (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1035G7 scores 8,008 against the Core i7-9850HL's 7,897 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i5-1035G7. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1035G7 vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i7-9850HL.

FeatureCore i5-1035G7Core i7-9850HL
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock
3.7 GHz
4.1 GHz+11%
Base Clock
1.2 GHz
1.9 GHz+58%
L3 Cache
6 MB (total)
9 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
256K (per core)
Process
10 nm-29%
14 nm
Architecture
Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
Coffee Lake-HR (2019)
PassMark
8,008+1%
7,897
Geekbench 6 Single
1,515
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1035G7 uses the FCBGA1526 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-9850HL uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR4-3733 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

FeatureCore i5-1035G7Core i7-9850HL
Socket
FCBGA1526
BGA1440
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR4-3733
DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1035G7) / not specified (Core i7-9850HL). Both include integrated graphics Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Core i5-1035G7) and Intel UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-9850HL) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1035G7 targets Premium Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1035G7 rivals Ryzen 7 3700U.

FeatureCore i5-1035G7Core i7-9850HL
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Plus Graphics G7
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Premium Laptop