CPU
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Core i7-5950HQ
Core i3-9350KF
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. The Core i7-5950HQ is positioned at rank #274 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5950HQ
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9350KF
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-5950HQ | Core i3-9350KF |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-H (2015) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-5950HQ | Core i3-9350KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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 i7-5950HQ and Core i3-9350KF
Core i7-5950HQ
The Core i7-5950HQ 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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: 7,667 points. Launch price was $623.
Core i3-9350KF
The Core i3-9350KF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 91 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 7,602 points. Launch price was $173.
Processing Power
The Core i7-5950HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i3-9350KF's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-5950HQ versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i3-9350KF — a 19% clock advantage for the Core i3-9350KF (base: 2.9 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i7-5950HQ uses the Broadwell-H (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-9350KF uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-5950HQ scores 7,667 against the Core i3-9350KF's 7,602 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-5950HQ. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i7-5950HQ | Core i3-9350KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 4 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-H (2015) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,667 | 7,602 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-5950HQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-9350KF uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-5950HQ | Core i3-9350KF |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1364 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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