Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G vs Core i7-9850H
Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Core i7-9850H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9850H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Core i7-9850H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($105.5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Core i7-9850H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($105.5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G and Core i7-9850H
Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 10,942 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-9850H
The Core i7-9850H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 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: 10,862 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-9850H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-9850H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-9850H — a 14% clock advantage for the Core i7-9850H (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i7-9850H uses Coffee Lake-HR (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G scores 10,942 against the Core i7-9850H's 10,862 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,516 vs 1,250, a 19.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 5,334 vs 5,000 (6.5% advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9850H.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Core i7-9850H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+46% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Coffee Lake-HR (2019) |
| PassMark | 10,942 | 10,862 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 5,995 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,516+21% | 1,250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,334+7% | 5,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-9850H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G) vs 16 (Core i7-9850H) — the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,A520,B550,X570 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G) and HM370,CM246 (Core i7-9850H).
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Core i7-9850H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: Yes (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9850H). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 6 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G) and Intel UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-9850H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9850H targets High Performance Laptop.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Core i7-9850H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 6 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | High Performance Laptop |
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