Core i7-9850HL vs Ryzen 7 3750H
Core i7-9850HL
Ryzen 7 3750H
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 i7-9850HL is positioned at rank #203 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 i7-9850HL
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-9850HL | Ryzen 7 3750H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Picasso (Zen+) (2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-9850HL | Ryzen 7 3750H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 7 3750H
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.
Ryzen 7 3750H
The Ryzen 7 3750H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,990 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-9850HL packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3750H 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 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3750H — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-9850HL (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-9850HL uses the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses Picasso (Zen+) (2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9850HL scores 7,897 against the Ryzen 7 3750H's 7,990 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 3750H. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i7-9850HL vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3750H.
| Feature | Core i7-9850HL | Ryzen 7 3750H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+2% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.3 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB (total)+125% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-HR (2019) | Picasso (Zen+) (2019) |
| PassMark | 7,897 | 7,990+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-9850HL uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-9850HL | Ryzen 7 3750H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
The Core i7-9850HL includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 7 3750H requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i7-9850HL | Ryzen 7 3750H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
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