Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS
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Core i9-10900K

Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS vs Core i9-10900K

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Core i9-10900K

10 Cores20 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2020

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.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10900K

#342
Core i3-9350K
MSRP: $184|Avg: $150
113%
#343
Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
111%
#344
Core i9-9900
MSRP: $423|Avg: $330
110%
#345
Core i9-9980XE
MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593
110%
#346
Core i7-10700K
MSRP: $387|Avg: $380
109%
#347
Celeron G5905T
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
105%
#348
Athlon PRO 200GE
MSRP: $55|Avg: $81
105%
#349
Core i5-9600
MSRP: $224|Avg: $219
105%
#350
Core i3-8300
MSRP: $138|Avg: $136
105%
#351
Core i5-8500B
MSRP: $192|Avg: $192
104%
#352
Core i7-13700TE
MSRP: $390|Avg: $476
103%
#353
Core i9-11900T
MSRP: $439|Avg: $413
101%
#354
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
101%
#355
Core i9-10900
MSRP: $483|Avg: $426
100%
#356
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
100%
#357
Core i9-10900K
MSRP: $499|Avg: $500
100%
#358
Celeron G4930
MSRP: $42|Avg: $57
100%
#359
Ryzen 7 2700E
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
100%
#360
Ryzen Embedded V2516
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
99%
#361
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442
99%
#362
Core i9-14901E
MSRP: $557|Avg: $689
98%
#363
Celeron G5900T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $50
98%
#364
Celeron G6900TE
MSRP: $53|Avg: $64
97%
#365
Core i5-8600T
MSRP: $213|Avg: $213
97%
#366
Celeron G4950
MSRP: $52|Avg: $63
96%
#367
Core i9-10900E
MSRP: $488|Avg: $450
96%
#368
Core i7-9700KF
MSRP: $374|Avg: $333
96%
#369
Core i5-8400T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $179
93%
#370
Athlon 240GE
MSRP: $75|Avg: $110
93%
#371
Core 5 120UL
MSRP: $277|Avg: $270
87%
#372
Ryzen Embedded V3C14
MSRP: $305|Avg: $305
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i9-10900K delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 7 PRO 6850HSCore i9-10900K
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($500)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)
✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 7 PRO 6850HSCore i9-10900K
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($500)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS and Core i9-10900K

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,322 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Core i9-10900K

The Core i9-10900K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 22,382 points. Launch price was $488.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i9-10900K offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-10900K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS versus 5.2 GHz on the Core i9-10900K — a 10.1% clock advantage for the Core i9-10900K (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS uses the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i9-10900K uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS scores 22,322 against the Core i9-10900K's 22,382 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i9-10900K. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i9-10900K.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 6850HSCore i9-10900K
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
10 / 20+25%
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz
5.2 GHz+11%
Base Clock
3.2 GHz
3.7 GHz+16%
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
20 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)+100%
256 kB (per core)
Process
6 nm-57%
14 nm
Architecture
Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022)
Comet Lake (2020−2025)
PassMark
22,322
22,382
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-10900K uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 6850HSCore i9-10900K
Socket
FP7
LGA1200
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-10900K). The Core i9-10900K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-10900K targets Desktop.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 6850HSCore i9-10900K
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Desktop