Core i7-5850HQ vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

Core i7-5850HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2015

Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-5850HQ

4 / 8

6,866

0.0%

6,928

+0.9%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 i7-5850HQ is positioned at rank 795 and the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is on rank 738, so the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 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 i7-5850HQ

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

15570%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

14712%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10682%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3218%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2549%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2230%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1277%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1261%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1148%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1148%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1135%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1104%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1089%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1084%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1075%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

98%

#394

Ryzen 3 2200GE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#795

Core i7-5850HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#796

FX-4170

MSRP: $157|Avg: $23

99%

#798

Athlon II X3 415e

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

99%

#799

Core i5-2300

MSRP: $177|Avg: $17

98%

#800

Core i7-4820K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $40

98%

#802

Core i7-3770K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $75

98%

#803

Core i5-4460T

MSRP: $187|Avg: $30

98%

#804

Core i3-3220

MSRP: $117|Avg: $88

97%

#805

Core i7-3770T

MSRP: $278|Avg: $105

97%

#807

Pentium G645T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

97%

#808

Pentium G620

MSRP: $64|Avg: $12

97%

#809

Core i5-7442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

#726

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1059%

#727

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1043%

#728

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

958%

#729

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

953%

#730

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

945%

#732

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

912%

#733

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

875%

#734

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

873%

#735

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

850%

#738

Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#744

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#749

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-5850HQ	Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-H (2015) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-5850HQ (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-5850HQ	Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
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.

Core i7-5850HQ Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-5850HQ and Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

Core i7-5850HQ

The Core i7-5850HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-H (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,866 points. Launch price was $434.

Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,928 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-5850HQ and Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-5850HQ versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-5850HQ uses the Broadwell-H (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-5850HQ scores 6,866 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U's 6,928 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-5850HQ vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U.

Feature	Core i7-5850HQ	Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+29%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Broadwell-H (2015)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	6,866	6,928

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-5850HQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.