Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H vs M4 (10 cores)

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.

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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H

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Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

112%

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Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

105%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

104%

#100

Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

100%

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Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

99%

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Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

98%

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Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar M4 (10 cores)

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

125%

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Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

122%

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Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

114%

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Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

114%

#197

M4 (10 cores)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H leads in gaming performance. However, the M4 (10 cores) is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H	M4 (10 cores)
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H	M4 (10 cores)
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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H Benchmark Check

M4 (10 cores) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H and M4 (10 cores)

Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,491 points. Launch price was $299.

M4 (10 cores)

The M4 (10 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 7 May 2024 (1 year ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.89 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x. Passmark benchmark score: 23,784 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the M4 (10 cores) offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the M4 (10 cores) has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H versus 4.4 GHz on the M4 (10 cores) — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.89 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is built on the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 23,491 against the M4 (10 cores)'s 23,784 — a 1.2% lead for the M4 (10 cores).

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H	M4 (10 cores)
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	10 / 10+25%
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+7%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+11%	2.89 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	4 MB+700%
Process	6 nm	3 nm-50%
Architecture	Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022)	—
PassMark	23,491	23,784+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	13,149	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,649	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,431	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M4 (10 cores) uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H	M4 (10 cores)
Socket	FP7	none
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H) / not specified (M4 (10 cores)). The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the M4 (10 cores) requires a dedicated GPU.