i5-4690S vs i7-9850H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-9850H
2019
6 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
6.96
+100%
Core i5-4690S
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.48

Core i7-9850H outperforms Core i5-4690S by a whopping 100% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-9850H and Core i5-4690S processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10141546
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.68
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency14.565.04
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-HR (2019)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date23 April 2019 (5 years ago)1 May 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$224

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-9850H and Core i5-4690S basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier26no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size149 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C71 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-9850H and Core i5-4690S compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1440FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-9850H and Core i5-4690S. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP++
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-9850H and Core i5-4690S technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-9850H and Core i5-4690S are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-9850H and Core i5-4690S. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memory64 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-9850H and Core i5-4690S integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI+no data
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-9850H and Core i5-4690S integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@30Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/A1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-9850H and Core i5-4690S integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1211.2/12
OpenGL4.54.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-9850H and Core i5-4690S.

PCIe version3.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-9850H 6.96
+100%
i5-4690S 3.48

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-9850H 11052
+100%
i5-4690S 5527

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-9850H 1385
+16.7%
i5-4690S 1187

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-9850H 5037
+52.3%
i5-4690S 3308

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.96 3.48
Integrated graphics card 3.09 1.84
Recency 23 April 2019 1 May 2014
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 65 Watt

i7-9850H has a 100% higher aggregate performance score, 67.9% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 4 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-9850H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4690S in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-9850H is a notebook processor while Core i5-4690S is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-9850H and Core i5-4690S, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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