Core i5 vs Core i7-9850HL

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-9850HL
2019
6 cores / 12 threads, 25 Watt
4.89
+125%

Core i7-9850HL outperforms Core i5 by a whopping 125% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in performance ranking11641765
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data6.78
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-HR (2019)no data
Release dateJune 2019 (5 years ago)1 October 2023 (less than a year ago)
Current priceno data$194

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-9850HL and Core i5 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)no data
Threads12no data
Base clock speed1.9 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.1 GHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache9 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nmno data
Die size149 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-9850HL and Core i5 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 configuration1no data
SocketIntel BGA1440no data
Power consumption (TDP)25 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

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

AES-NI+no data
AVX+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+no data

Security technologies

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

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

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

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

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

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-9850HL and Core i5.

PCIe version3.0no data

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.

i7-9850HL 4.89
+125%
Core i5 2.17

Core i7-9850HL outperforms Core i5 by 125% based on our aggregated benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-9850HL 7563
+191%
Core i5 2598

Core i7-9850HL outperforms Core i5 by 191% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.89 2.17

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

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


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

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