Intel Core i7-9800X vs Intel Core i7-9850HL

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Intel Core i7-9800X or Intel Core i7-9800X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-9800X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9800X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Core i7-9850HL features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9850HL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 9000X Group Intel Core i 9000H
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
9 Generation 9
Intel Core i7-9800X Name Intel Core i7-9850HL
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9800X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9800X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-9850HL has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9850HL is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
3.8 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
8 CPU Cores 6
8x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 Threads 12
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9800X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-9850HL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9850HL uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
-- Release date Q4/2017
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology 14 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9800X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-9850HL is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 9.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
16.5 MB L3-Cache 9.0 MB
Q4/2018 Release date Q2/2019
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 2066 Socket BGA 1440
Skylake X Refresh Architecture Coffee Lake H Refresh
14 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2