Ryzen 9 9950X vs i7-1185G7

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-1185G7
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
6.52
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
41.78
+541%

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms Core i7-1185G7 by a whopping 541% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-1185G7 and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking105358
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data65.16
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Tiger Lakeno data
Power efficiency22.0423.26
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date2 September 2020 (4 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-1185G7 and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads832
Base clock speed3 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
L1 cache96K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFin4 nm
Die sizeno data2x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-1185G7 and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 configuration11
SocketFCBGA1449AM5
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-1185G7 and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-1185G7 and Ryzen 9 9950X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-1185G7 and Ryzen 9 9950X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-1185G7 and Ryzen 9 9950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe GraphicsAMD Radeon Graphics
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHzno data
Execution Units96no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-1185G7 and Ryzen 9 9950X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-1185G7 and Ryzen 9 9950X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-1185G7 and Ryzen 9 9950X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-1185G7 and Ryzen 9 9950X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

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.

i7-1185G7 6.52
Ryzen 9 9950X 41.78
+541%

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.

i7-1185G7 10353
Ryzen 9 9950X 66361
+541%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-1185G7 5550
Ryzen 9 9950X 23568
+325%

Blender(-)

i7-1185G7 579
+651%
Ryzen 9 9950X 77

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-1185G7 1529
Ryzen 9 9950X 2548
+66.6%

7-Zip Single

i7-1185G7 5153
Ryzen 9 9950X 7852
+52.4%

7-Zip

i7-1185G7 23471
Ryzen 9 9950X 160423
+583%

WebXPRT 3

i7-1185G7 253
Ryzen 9 9950X 409
+61.7%

CrossMark Overall

i7-1185G7 1325
Ryzen 9 9950X 2451
+85%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

i7-1185G7 190
Ryzen 9 9950X 357
+88%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

i7-1185G7 1103
+834%
Ryzen 9 9950X 118

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.52 41.78
Recency 2 September 2020 15 August 2024
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 8 32
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 170 Watt

i7-1185G7 has 507.1% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9950X, on the other hand, has a 540.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 150% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1185G7 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-1185G7 is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 9950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-1185G7 and Ryzen 9 9950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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