Core i5-8600 vs Core i7-8850H
Core i5-8600
Core i7-8850H
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 Core i5-8600
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8850H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-8600 | Core i7-8850H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-8600 | Core i7-8850H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Core i5-8600 and Core i7-8850H
Core i5-8600
The Core i5-8600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,973 points. Launch price was $213.
Core i7-8850H
The Core i7-8850H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,074 points. Launch price was $395.
Processing Power
The Core i5-8600 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, matching the Core i7-8850H's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-8600 versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i7-8850H — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-8600 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-8850H uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8600 scores 9,973 against the Core i7-8850H's 10,074 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-8850H. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-8600 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-8850H.
| Feature | Core i5-8600 | Core i7-8850H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+19% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 9,973 | 10,074+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 6,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,430 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,200 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-8600 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-8850H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-8600 | Core i7-8850H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Core i5-8600) / not specified (Core i7-8850H). The Core i5-8600 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i7-8850H requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i5-8600 | Core i7-8850H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
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