Core i9-8950HK vs Core i7-1195G7

CPU

GPU

Core i9-8950HK

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2018

Core i7-1195G7

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 5 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i9-8950HK

6 / 12

10,373

0.0%

10,472

+1.0%

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 i9-8950HK is positioned at rank 927 and the Core i7-1195G7 is on rank 794, so the Core i7-1195G7 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 i9-8950HK

#915

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1649%

#916

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1625%

#917

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1492%

#918

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1485%

#919

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1472%

#921

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1421%

#922

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1363%

#923

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1360%

#924

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1324%

#927

Core i9-8950HK

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

100%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1195G7

#782

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1194%

#783

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1176%

#784

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1080%

#785

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1075%

#786

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1065%

#788

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1028%

#789

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

986%

#790

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

985%

#791

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

958%

#794

Core i7-1195G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

100%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-1195G7 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i9-8950HK in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i9-8950HK	Core i7-1195G7
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i9-8950HK	Core i7-1195G7
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 i9-8950HK Benchmark Check

Core i7-1195G7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-8950HK and Core i7-1195G7

Core i9-8950HK

The Core i9-8950HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,373 points. Launch price was $583.

Core i7-1195G7

The Core i7-1195G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,472 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-8950HK packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-1195G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i9-8950HK has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i9-8950HK versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-1195G7 — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-1195G7 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i9-8950HK uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-1195G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Core i9-8950HK scores 10,373 against the Core i7-1195G7's 10,472 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-1195G7. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i9-8950HK	Core i7-1195G7
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	5 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	14 nm	10 nm SuperFin-29%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)	Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
PassMark	10,373	10,472
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	6,806
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,930
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,426

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-8950HK uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1195G7 uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i9-8950HK	Core i7-1195G7
Socket	BGA1440	FCBGA1449
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i9-8950HK) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1195G7). The Core i7-1195G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU)), while the Core i9-8950HK requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1195G7 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i7-1195G7 rivals Ryzen 7 5700U.