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Core i7-9850H
Xeon E5-4655 v4
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 Xeon E5-4655 v4 is on rank 1019, so the Core i7-9850H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9850H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4655 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-9850H | Xeon E5-4655 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,616) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-9850H | Xeon E5-4655 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,616) |
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 Xeon E5-4655 v4
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.
Xeon E5-4655 v4
The Xeon E5-4655 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,912 points. Launch price was $4,616.
Processing Power
The Core i7-9850H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-4655 v4 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-4655 v4 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-9850H versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4655 v4 — a 35.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-9850H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-9850H uses the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-4655 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9850H scores 10,862 against the Xeon E5-4655 v4's 10,912 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-4655 v4. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9850H vs 30 MB on the Xeon E5-4655 v4.
| Feature | Core i7-9850H | Xeon E5-4655 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+44% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+4% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 30 MB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-HR (2019) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 10,862 | 10,912 |
| 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 Xeon E5-4655 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Xeon E5-4655 v4 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-9850H) vs 4 (Xeon E5-4655 v4). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-9850H) vs 40 (Xeon E5-4655 v4) — the Xeon E5-4655 v4 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i7-9850H | Xeon E5-4655 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 1536 GB+1100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 40+150% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core i7-9850H includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-4655 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9850H targets High Performance Laptop, Xeon E5-4655 v4 targets Server.
| Feature | Core i7-9850H | Xeon E5-4655 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | High Performance Laptop | Server |
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