Xeon E3-1585L v5 vs Core i7-9850HL
Xeon E3-1585L v5
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.
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 Xeon E3-1585L v5 is positioned at rank 375 and the Core i7-9850HL is on rank 203, so the Core i7-9850HL offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1585L v5
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9850HL
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1585L v5 | 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 | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1585L v5 | 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 Xeon E3-1585L v5 and Core i7-9850HL
Xeon E3-1585L v5
The Xeon E3-1585L v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L,LPDDR3 1600 MHz, DDR4 2133 MHz at 1.2V. Passmark benchmark score: 7,959 points. Launch price was $445.
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 Xeon E3-1585L v5 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 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1585L v5 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-9850HL — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-9850HL (base: 3 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon E3-1585L v5 uses the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-9850HL uses Coffee Lake-HR (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1585L v5 scores 7,959 against the Core i7-9850HL's 7,897 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E3-1585L v5. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1585L v5 vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i7-9850HL.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1585L v5 | Core i7-9850HL |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.1 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+58% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 9 MB (total)+13% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake-H (2015−2016) | Coffee Lake-HR (2019) |
| PassMark | 7,959 | 7,897 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the BGA1440 socket with PCIe 5.0.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1585L v5 | Core i7-9850HL |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | 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 Xeon E3-1585L v5 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1585L v5 | Core i7-9850HL |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
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