
Core i7-9850HL vs Core i5-1035G7

Core i7-9850HL

Core i5-1035G7
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 i7-9850HL is positioned at rank 203 and the Core i5-1035G7 is on rank 765, so the Core i7-9850HL offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9850HL
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1035G7
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-9850HL | Core i5-1035G7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-9850HL | Core i5-1035G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i7-9850HL and Core i5-1035G7

Core i7-9850HL
The Core i7-9850HL 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 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,897 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i5-1035G7
The Core i5-1035G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,008 points. Launch price was $309.
Processing Power
The Core i7-9850HL packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-1035G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-9850HL has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-9850HL versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-1035G7 — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-9850HL (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core i7-9850HL uses the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1035G7 uses Ice Lake (Client) (2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9850HL scores 7,897 against the Core i5-1035G7's 8,008 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i5-1035G7. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i7-9850HL vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1035G7.
| Feature | Core i7-9850HL | Core i5-1035G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+11% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz+58% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB (total)+50% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-HR (2019) | Ice Lake (Client) (2019) |
| PassMark | 7,897 | 8,008+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,515 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-9850HL uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1035G7 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Core i7-9850HL | Core i5-1035G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FCBGA1526 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | LPDDR4-3733 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-9850HL) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1035G7). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-9850HL) and Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Core i5-1035G7) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1035G7 targets Premium Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1035G7 rivals Ryzen 7 3700U.
| Feature | Core i7-9850HL | Core i5-1035G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Iris Plus Graphics G7 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Premium Laptop |
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