i7-13790F vs i7-9850H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-9850H
2019
6 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
6.96
Core i7-13790F
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
29.15
+319%

Core i7-13790F outperforms Core i7-9850H by a whopping 319% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-9850H and Core i7-13790F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1016151
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data59.23
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency14.6542.47
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-HR (2019)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date23 April 2019 (5 years ago)10 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$441

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-9850H and Core i7-13790F 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1224
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier26no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)33 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size149 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-9850H and Core i7-13790F 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
SocketFCBGA14401700
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-9850H and Core i7-13790F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-

Security technologies

Core i7-9850H and Core i7-13790F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-9850H and Core i7-13790F are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-9850H and Core i7-13790F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630N/A
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-9850H and Core i7-13790F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-9850H and Core i7-13790F integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-9850H and Core i7-13790F integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-9850H and Core i7-13790F.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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
i7-13790F 29.15
+319%

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 11048
i7-13790F 46309
+319%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.96 29.15
Recency 23 April 2019 10 February 2023
Physical cores 6 16
Threads 12 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 65 Watt

i7-9850H has 44.4% lower power consumption.

i7-13790F, on the other hand, has a 318.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 166.7% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-13790F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-9850H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-9850H is a notebook processor while Core i7-13790F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-9850H and Core i7-13790F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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