Ryzen 9 9950X vs i7-9850HE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-9850HE
2019
6 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
6.84
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
41.78
+511%

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms Core i7-9850HE by a whopping 511% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-9850HE and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking102758
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data65.16
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency14.3823.26
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-HR (2019)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release dateJune 2019 (5 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 i7-9850HE 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1232
Base clock speed2.7 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5.7 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache9 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size149 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °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 i7-9850HE 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
SocketIntel BGA1440AM5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-9850HE and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-9850HE and Ryzen 9 9950X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-9850HE and Ryzen 9 9950X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-9850HE and Ryzen 9 9950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 630AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-9850HE and Ryzen 9 9950X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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.

i7-9850HE 6.84
Ryzen 9 9950X 41.78
+511%

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.

i7-9850HE 10868
Ryzen 9 9950X 66361
+511%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.84 41.78
Integrated graphics card 3.09 1.98
Physical cores 6 16
Threads 12 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 170 Watt

i7-9850HE has 56.1% faster integrated GPU, and 277.8% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9950X, on the other hand, has a 510.8% higher aggregate performance score, 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-9850HE in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-9850HE is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 9950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-9850HE and Ryzen 9 9950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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