Core i7-9850H vs Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Core i7-9850H
Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
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 i7-9850H is positioned at rank #755 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 i7-9850H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-9850H | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($105.5) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-9850H | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($105.5) |
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 PRO 4350G
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.
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) | 2 MB+700% |
| 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% |
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. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. 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 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
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 | — |
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