Core i7-9850HE vs Ryzen 3 4300G
Core i7-9850HE
Ryzen 3 4300G
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 i7-9850HE is positioned at rank #449 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 i7-9850HE
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 4300G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-9850HE | Ryzen 3 4300G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-9850HE | Ryzen 3 4300G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 i7-9850HE and Ryzen 3 4300G
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.
Ryzen 3 4300G
The Ryzen 3 4300G 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: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 9,938 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-9850HE packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 4300G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-9850HE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-9850HE versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4300G — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-9850HE (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i7-9850HE uses the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 4300G uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9850HE scores 9,972 against the Ryzen 3 4300G's 9,938 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-9850HE. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i7-9850HE vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4300G.
| Feature | Core i7-9850HE | Ryzen 3 4300G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+10% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+41% |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB (total)+125% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-HR (2019) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 9,972 | 9,938 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,329 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,990 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-9850HE uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 4300G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-9850HE | Ryzen 3 4300G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | AM4 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core i7-9850HE) / not specified (Ryzen 3 4300G). The Core i7-9850HE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 3 4300G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9850HE targets Embedded.
| Feature | Core i7-9850HE | Ryzen 3 4300G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
| Target Use | Embedded | — |
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