Core i7-9850HE vs Core i7-8850H

Core i7-9850HE

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2019

Core i7-8850H

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-9850HE

6 / 12

9,972

0.0%

10,074

+1.0%

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 i7-9850HE is positioned at rank 449 and the Core i7-8850H is on rank 781, so the Core i7-9850HE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9850HE

#437

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

588%

#438

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

580%

#439

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

532%

#440

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

530%

#441

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

525%

#443

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

507%

#444

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

486%

#445

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

485%

#446

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

472%

#449

Core i7-9850HE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8850H

#769

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1151%

#770

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1134%

#771

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1041%

#772

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1036%

#773

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1027%

#775

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

991%

#776

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

951%

#777

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

949%

#778

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

924%

#781

Core i7-8850H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-9850HE leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-8850H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-9850HE	Core i7-8850H
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 (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-9850HE	Core i7-8850H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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 i7-9850HE Benchmark Check

Core i7-8850H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9850HE and Core i7-8850H

Core i7-9850HE

The Core i7-9850HE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,972 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-8850H

The Core i7-8850H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 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: 10,074 points. Launch price was $395.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-9850HE and Core i7-8850H share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-9850HE versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i7-8850H — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-9850HE (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-9850HE uses the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-8850H uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9850HE scores 9,972 against the Core i7-8850H's 10,074 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-8850H. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i7-9850HE vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-8850H.

Feature	Core i7-9850HE	Core i7-8850H
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+2%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+4%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	9 MB (total)	12 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-HR (2019)	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
PassMark	9,972	10,074+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,329	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,990	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1440 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i7-9850HE	Core i7-8850H
Socket	BGA1440	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4 2666 MHz	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i7-9850HE) / not specified (Core i7-8850H). The Core i7-9850HE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i7-8850H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9850HE targets Embedded.