CPU
GPU
Core i7-9850H
Ryzen 3 5400U
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-9850H is positioned at rank 755 and the Ryzen 3 5400U is on rank 387, so the Ryzen 3 5400U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9850H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 5400U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-9850H | Ryzen 3 5400U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-9850H | Ryzen 3 5400U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i7-9850H and Ryzen 3 5400U
Core i7-9850H
The Core i7-9850H 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 4.6 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: 10,862 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 3 5400U
The Ryzen 3 5400U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,002 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-9850H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 5400U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-9850H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-9850H versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5400U — a 14% clock advantage for the Core i7-9850H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-9850H uses the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 5400U uses Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9850H scores 10,862 against the Ryzen 3 5400U's 11,002 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 5400U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9850H vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 5400U.
| Feature | Core i7-9850H | Ryzen 3 5400U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+15% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-HR (2019) | Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) |
| PassMark | 10,862 | 11,002+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,250 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-9850H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 5400U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-9850H | Ryzen 3 5400U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9850H) / not specified (Ryzen 3 5400U). The Core i7-9850H includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 3 5400U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9850H targets High Performance Laptop.
| Feature | Core i7-9850H | Ryzen 3 5400U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | High Performance Laptop | — |
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