Intel Core i7-9850H vs Intel Core i7-8665U

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Intel Core i7-9850H or Intel Core i7-9850H – 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 i7-9850H 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 i7-9850H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i7-8665U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8665U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-9850H Name Intel Core i7-8665U
Intel Core i 9000H Group Intel Core i 8000U
9 Generation 8
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9850H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9850H is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-8665U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8665U is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
6x Cores 4x
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.8 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 8
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9850H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9850H 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.
The Intel Core i7-8665U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8665U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2016
24 Execution units 24
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 620
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
9.5 Generation 9.5
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 15 W watts.
35 W TDP down 10 W
None TDP up 25 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9850H 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 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-8665U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2019
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1356
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Coffee Lake H Refresh Architecture Whiskey Lake U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
395 $ Release price 409 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5788
5788
Intel Core i7-8665U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
3732
3732

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5207
5207
Intel Core i7-8665U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
3314
3314

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2960
2960
Intel Core i7-8665U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
1960
1960

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2653
2653
Intel Core i7-8665U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
1536
1536

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8665U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
1437
1437
Intel Core i7-9850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1367
1367

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1182
1182
Intel Core i7-8665U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
604
604

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1157
1157
Intel Core i7-8665U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
1127
1127

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8665U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
464
464
Intel Core i7-9850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
459
459

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
192
192
Intel Core i7-8665U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
178
178