CPU
GPU
Ryzen 7 3750H
Core i7-9850HL
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
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9850HL
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 3750H | Core i7-9850HL |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (Zen+) (2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 3750H | Core i7-9850HL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 7 3750H and Core i7-9850HL
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 3750H packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-9850HL offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-9850HL has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3750H versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-9850HL — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-9850HL (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3750H uses the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-9850HL uses Coffee Lake-HR (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3750H scores 7,990 against the Core i7-9850HL's 7,897 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 3750H. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3750H vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i7-9850HL.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3750H | Core i7-9850HL |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.1 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+21% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 9 MB (total)+125% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (Zen+) (2019) | Coffee Lake-HR (2019) |
| PassMark | 7,990+1% | 7,897 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 3750H uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-9850HL uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3750H | Core i7-9850HL |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | BGA1440 |
| 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 | Ryzen 7 3750H | Core i7-9850HL |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
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