CPU
GPU
Core i9-11950H
Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-11950H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-11950H | Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-11950H | Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-11950H and Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U
Core i9-11950H
The Core i9-11950H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,699 points. Launch price was $556.
Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U
The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,593 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Core i9-11950H and Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-11950H versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Core i9-11950H (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i9-11950H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U uses Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-11950H scores 20,699 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U's 20,593 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i9-11950H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-11950H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U.
| Feature | Core i9-11950H | Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+6% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.7 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+50% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin | 6 nm-40% |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) |
| PassMark | 20,699 | 20,593 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-11950H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-11950H | Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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