Core i7-8850H vs Xeon D-1541

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 i7-8850H is positioned at rank 781 and the Xeon D-1541 is on rank 261, so the Xeon D-1541 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 i7-8850H

#769

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1151%

#770

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1134%

#771

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1041%

#772

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1036%

#773

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1027%

#775

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

991%

#776

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

951%

#777

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

949%

#778

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

924%

#781

Core i7-8850H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1541

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4158%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

785%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

698%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

539%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

99%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

98%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

98%

#261

Xeon D-1541

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-8850H (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-8850H	Xeon D-1541
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon D-1541 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-8850H	Xeon D-1541
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8850H and Xeon D-1541

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.

Xeon D-1541

The Xeon D-1541 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,996 points. Launch price was $581.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-8850H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-1541 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon D-1541 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i7-8850H versus 2.7 GHz on the Xeon D-1541 — a 45.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-8850H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-8850H uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-1541 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8850H scores 10,074 against the Xeon D-1541's 9,996 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-8850H. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-8850H vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1541.

Feature	Core i7-8850H	Xeon D-1541
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+59%	2.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+24%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+700%	1.5 MB (per core)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	10,074	9,996

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8850H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1541 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.