Intel Core i7-9850H vs Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5

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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 Xeon E3-1545M v5 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon E3
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-9850H Name Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5
Intel Core i 9000H Group Intel Xeon E3 v5
9 Generation 5
 
 

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 Xeon E3-1545M v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
6x Cores 4x
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.9 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) 3.8 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 Xeon E3-1545M v5 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580, which has 576 texture shaders
and 72 execution units.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2015
24 Execution units 72
12 Direct X 12.0
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 576
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
9.5 Generation 9
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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
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
 
 

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 34.1 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 34.1 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
 
 

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.
35 W TDP down 35 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 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 Xeon E3-1545M v5 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 Q1/2016
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1440
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Coffee Lake H Refresh Architecture Skylake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
395 $ Release price 679 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm