Core i7-9850HL vs Xeon E3-1230 V5

Core i7-9850HL

6 Cores12 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

Xeon E3-1230 V5

4 Cores8 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-9850HL

6 / 12

7,897

0.0%

8,009

+1.4%

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 Xeon E3-1230 V5 is on rank 373, 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 Xeon E3-1230 V5

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5189%

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

97%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

980%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

870%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

672%

#260

EPYC 4584PX

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

99%

#261

Xeon w3-2435

MSRP: $669|Avg: $790

99%

#263

Xeon 6710E

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344

98%

#264

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $180

97%

#373

Xeon E3-1230 V5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#388

Xeon E-2234

MSRP: $250|Avg: $136

96%

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 i7-9850HL (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-9850HL	Xeon E3-1230 V5
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)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1230 V5 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-9850HL	Xeon E3-1230 V5
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.

Core i7-9850HL Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1230 V5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9850HL and Xeon E3-1230 V5

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.

Xeon E3-1230 V5

The Xeon E3-1230 V5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 8,009 points. Launch price was $261.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-9850HL packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E3-1230 V5 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 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1230 V5 — a 7.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-9850HL (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-9850HL uses the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1230 V5 uses Skylake-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9850HL scores 7,897 against the Xeon E3-1230 V5's 8,009 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon E3-1230 V5. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i7-9850HL vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1230 V5.

Feature	Core i7-9850HL	Xeon E3-1230 V5
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+8%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	3.4 GHz+79%
L3 Cache	9 MB (total)+13%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-HR (2019)	Skylake-DT (2015)
PassMark	7,897	8,009+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-9850HL uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1230 V5 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.