Core i7-9850HE vs Xeon E7450

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 Xeon E7450 is on rank 573, 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 Xeon E7450

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8725%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1647%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1464%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1131%

#348

Xeon Gold 6426Y

MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A

99%

#349

EPYC 4565P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980

99%

#351

Xeon W-2295

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400

98%

#352

Xeon 6741P

MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780

96%

#353

EPYC 7452

MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025

95%

#573

Xeon E7450

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

100%

#575

Xeon E3-1225 v3

MSRP: $224|Avg: $29

100%

#577

Xeon E5-1620 v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

99%

#583

Xeon E3-1245 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $204

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-9850HE (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-9850HE	Xeon E7450
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7450 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-9850HE	Xeon E7450
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)

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

Xeon E7450 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9850HE and Xeon E7450

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.

Xeon E7450

The Xeon E7450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 9,932 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-9850HE is built on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-9850HE scores 9,972 against the Xeon E7450's 9,932 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-9850HE. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i7-9850HE vs 12 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon E7450.

Feature	Core i7-9850HE	Xeon E7450
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	—
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+13%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	9 MB (total)	12 MB L3 Cache+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-HR (2019)	—
PassMark	9,972	9,932
Geekbench 6 Single	1,329	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,990	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-9850HE uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7450 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-9850HE	Xeon E7450
Socket	BGA1440	PGA604
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
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 (Xeon E7450). The Core i7-9850HE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E7450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9850HE targets Embedded.