Core i7-9850HL
VS
Core i5-1035G7

Core i7-9850HL vs Core i5-1035G7

Intel

Core i7-9850HL

6 Cores12 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019
VS
Intel

Core i5-1035G7

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019

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.

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 i7-9850HL

#191
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
372%
#192
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
366%
#193
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
336%
#194
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
335%
#195
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
331%
#197
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
320%
#198
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
307%
#199
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
306%
#200
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
298%
#203
Core i7-9850HL
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1035G7

#753
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1099%
#754
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1083%
#755
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
994%
#756
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
990%
#757
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
981%
#759
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
947%
#760
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
908%
#761
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
907%
#762
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
882%
#765
Core i5-1035G7
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#767
Core i7-1250U
MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A
99%
#772
Core i7-9750HF
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-9850HL leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-1035G7 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.4% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore i7-9850HLCore 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

InsightCore i7-9850HLCore i5-1035G7
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9850HL and Core i5-1035G7

Intel

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.

Intel

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.

FeatureCore i7-9850HLCore 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
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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.

FeatureCore i7-9850HLCore 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
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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.

FeatureCore i7-9850HLCore 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