Xeon X7550 vs Core i7-9850HL
Xeon X7550
Core i7-9850HL
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.
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 X7550 is positioned at rank 985 and the Core i7-9850HL is on rank 203, so the Core i7-9850HL offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7550
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9850HL
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X7550 | Core i7-9850HL |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X7550 | Core i7-9850HL |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) | ✅ 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 Xeon X7550 and Core i7-9850HL
Xeon X7550
The Xeon X7550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 7,873 points. Launch price was $800.
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 X7550 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-9850HL offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon X7550 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon X7550 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-9850HL — a 52.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-9850HL (base: 2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i7-9850HL is built on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X7550 scores 7,873 against the Core i7-9850HL's 7,897 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-9850HL. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7550 vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i7-9850HL.
| Feature | Xeon X7550 | Core i7-9850HL |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz+71% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+5% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB L3 Cache+100% | 9 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | — | Coffee Lake-HR (2019) |
| PassMark | 7,873 | 7,897 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X7550 uses the LGA1567 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-9850HL uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X7550 versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i7-9850HL — the Core i7-9850HL supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon X7550) vs 2 (Core i7-9850HL). Chipset compatibility: Nehalem-EX (Xeon X7550) and Intel 300 series (Core i7-9850HL).
| Feature | Xeon X7550 | Core i7-9850HL |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1567 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR4-2666+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X7550) / not specified (Core i7-9850HL). The Core i7-9850HL includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon X7550 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X7550 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7550 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X7550 | Core i7-9850HL |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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