Core i7-9750H vs Xeon E5-1650 v3

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-9750H

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 15 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-1650 v3, which brings 6 cores / 12 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Xeon E5-1650 v3

2014

Why buy it

✅+25% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 6 cores / 12 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-9750H across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (10,387 vs 10,611).
❌Launch MSRP is still $583 MSRP, while Core i7-9750H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core i7-9750H

2019

Xeon E5-1650 v3

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅+25% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 6 cores / 12 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 15 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-1650 v3, which brings 6 cores / 12 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-9750H across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (10,387 vs 10,611).
❌Launch MSRP is still $583 MSRP, while Core i7-9750H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-9750H better than Xeon E5-1650 v3?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-1650 v3 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i7-9750H is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-9750H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 18.1% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-9750H is the better fit. You are getting 2.2% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-9750H is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon E5-1650 v3 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-9750H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $583 MSRP, and it gives you a 18.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon E5-1650 v3 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (17.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-9750H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2014) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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 i7-9750H Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-1650 v3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-9750H	Xeon E5-1650 v3
1080p
low	179 FPS	172 FPS
medium	147 FPS	146 FPS
high	119 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	143 FPS
medium	124 FPS	120 FPS
high	100 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	65 FPS
medium	75 FPS	58 FPS
high	60 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	36 FPS

Open Core i7-9750H Open Xeon E5-1650 v3

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-9750H	Xeon E5-1650 v3
1080p
low	265 FPS	242 FPS
medium	265 FPS	210 FPS
high	265 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	265 FPS	213 FPS
medium	265 FPS	185 FPS
high	265 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	241 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	265 FPS	167 FPS
medium	259 FPS	147 FPS
high	236 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	97 FPS

Open Core i7-9750H Open Xeon E5-1650 v3

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-9750H	Xeon E5-1650 v3
1080p
low	265 FPS	260 FPS
medium	265 FPS	260 FPS
high	265 FPS	260 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	260 FPS
1440p
low	265 FPS	260 FPS
medium	265 FPS	260 FPS
high	265 FPS	260 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	260 FPS
4K
low	265 FPS	260 FPS
medium	265 FPS	260 FPS
high	265 FPS	260 FPS
ultra	239 FPS	249 FPS

Open Core i7-9750H Open Xeon E5-1650 v3

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-9750H	Xeon E5-1650 v3
1080p
low	265 FPS	260 FPS
medium	265 FPS	260 FPS
high	265 FPS	260 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	260 FPS
1440p
low	265 FPS	260 FPS
medium	265 FPS	260 FPS
high	265 FPS	260 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	260 FPS
4K
low	265 FPS	260 FPS
medium	265 FPS	260 FPS
high	265 FPS	260 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	260 FPS

Open Core i7-9750H Open Xeon E5-1650 v3

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9750H and Xeon E5-1650 v3

Core i7-9750H

The Core i7-9750H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 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: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,611 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-1650 v3

The Xeon E5-1650 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 10,387 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-9750H and Xeon E5-1650 v3 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-9750H versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1650 v3 — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-9750H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-9750H uses the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-1650 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9750H scores 10,611 against the Xeon E5-1650 v3's 10,387 — a 2.1% lead for the Core i7-9750H. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9750H vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1650 v3.

Feature	Core i7-9750H	Xeon E5-1650 v3
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+18%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.5 GHz+35%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	15 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-HR (2019)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	10,611+2%	10,387

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-9750H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-1650 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-9750H	Xeon E5-1650 v3
Socket	BGA1440	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	768 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	40