Core i7-9850H vs Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

Core i7-9850H vs Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G Performance Spectrum

Core i7-9850H

6 / 12

10,862

0.0%

10,942

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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.

Core i7-9850H vs Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Core i7-9850H vs Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Core i7-9850H

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (5,000 vs 5,334).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

2020

Why buy it

✅+6.7% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-9850H.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-9850H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $149 MSRP, while Core i7-9850H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G better than Core i7-9850H?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Core i7-9850H is ahead with a 5.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G pulls ahead with 6.7% better Geekbench multi-core. Core i7-9850H also has the bigger cache pool with 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G is the stronger fit. You are getting 6.7% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G is the better buy right now. Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G comes in at an unclear MSRP at $149 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 6.7% better Geekbench multi-core. The compromise is that Core i7-9850H is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 5.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (73.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

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

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2019) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Core i7-9850H vs Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 PRO 4350G

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 10,942 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-9850H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G 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 PRO 4350G — a 14% clock advantage for the Core i7-9850H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i7-9850H uses the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9850H scores 10,862 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G's 10,942 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,250 vs 1,516, a 19.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 5,000 vs 5,334 (6.5% advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9850H vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G.

Feature	Core i7-9850H	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+15%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.8 GHz+46%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+200%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)+12700%	2 MB
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-HR (2019)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	10,862	10,942
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	5,995
Geekbench 6 Single	1,250	1,516+21%
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,000	5,334+7%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-9850H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i7-9850H versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G — the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G supports 20% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-9850H) vs 20 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G) — the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM370,CM246 (Core i7-9850H) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,A520,B550,X570 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G).

Feature	Core i7-9850H	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Socket	BGA1440	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-3200+20%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9850H) vs Yes (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-9850H) and Radeon Vega 6 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9850H targets High Performance Laptop.

Feature	Core i7-9850H	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Radeon Vega 6
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	Yes
Target Use	High Performance Laptop	—