Intel Core i9-10885H vs Intel Core i7-9850H

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Intel Core i9-10885H or Intel Core i9-10885H – 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 i9-10885H features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10885H, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
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.
Intel Core i9-10885H Name Intel Core i7-9850H
10 Generation 9
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 10000H Group Intel Core i 9000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-10885H has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10885H is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
5.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.2 GHz
8x Cores 6x
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
16 Threads 12
normal Core architecture normal
8 CPU Cores 6
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-10885H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-10885H 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 i7-9850H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9850H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
24 Execution units 24
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
12 Direct X 12
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology 14 nm
192 Shaders 192
 
 

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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 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 45.8 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 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.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC No
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
Yes AES-NI 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.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
35 W TDP down 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10885H 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 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-9850H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
16.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Comet Lake H Architecture Coffee Lake H Refresh
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
439 $ Release price 395 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2019
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1440
14 nm Technology 14 nm