Intel Core i9-8950HK vs AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U

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Performance
Core i9-8950HK
13,11235% of 36,991
Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U1% better
13,25936% of 36,991

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U has 1% better performance than the Core i9-8950HK for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i9-8950HK
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Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
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Summary

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About the Intel Core i9-8950HK CPU

The Intel Core i9-8950HK is an end-of-life 6-core (12-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2018. It is part of Intel's Core i9 lineup, which is based on the Coffee Lake-H microarchitecture. The i9-8950HK is compatible with Intel BGA 1440 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD 630 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i9-8950HK supports DDR4 memory. In terms of cache, the Core i9-8950HK has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 12 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i9-8950HK features 6 total cores which can process 12 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.9 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.7 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i9-8950HK includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD 630. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i9-8950HK has the 172nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 35.45% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U CPU

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U is a 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2021. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 7 lineup, which is based on the Zen 3 microarchitecture. The PRO 5850U is compatible with AMD Socket FP6 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 16 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1900.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 4.4 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon Vega 8. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U has the 168th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 35.84% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i9-8950HKRyzen 7 PRO 5850U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i9Ryzen 7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2018Q1 2021
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i9-8950HK
13,11235% of 36,991
Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U1% better
13,25936% of 36,991

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U has 1% better performance than the Core i9-8950HK for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i9-8950HK is ranked 172nd with a score of 13,112, and the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U is ranked 168th with a score of 13,259.

Performance per dollar
Core i9-8950HK
No data available
Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Core i9-8950HK and the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i9-8950HK or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core Ultra 7 258V13,464+3%
Core i7-10750H13,325+2%
Core i5-1240P13,300+1%
Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U13,259+1%
Core i7-1355U13,147.5+0%
Ryzen 7 7730U13,137.5+0%
Core i9-8950HK13,112
Core i7-9750H13,028.5-1%
Core i7-11375H12,954-1%
Core i5-1240U12,746-3%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i9-8950HKRyzen 7 PRO 5850U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
13,112
13,259
(+1.12%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
6,191.5
6,773
(+9.39%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
1,223.5
1,467
(+19.9%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
195
227
(+16.41%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
5,100
6,246
(+22.47%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,412
1,714
(+21.39%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
10,515
17,046
(+62.11%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,439
3,003
(+23.12%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i9-8950HKRyzen 7 PRO 5850U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelTSMC
Process Size14 nm7 nm
Transistors--10,700 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i9-8950HKRyzen 7 PRO 5850U
SeriesCore i9Ryzen 7
MicroarchitectureCoffee Lake-HZen 3
CodenameCoffee Lake-HCezanne-U
Memory SupportDDR4DDR4
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i9-8950HKRyzen 7 PRO 5850U
Cores68
Threads1216
Clock Speed2.9 GHz1900.0 MHz
Turbo Clock4.7 GHz4.4 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier37.0x19.0x
Multiplier UnlockedYesNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i9-8950HKRyzen 7 PRO 5850U
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB512 KB
L3 Cache12 MB16 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i9-8950HKRyzen 7 PRO 5850U
SocketIntel BGA 1440AMD Socket FP6
PCI Express--PCIe 3.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)95 W15 W
Tcase Max72 °C--
TJ Max100 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i9-8950HKRyzen 7 PRO 5850U
Integrated GraphicsUHD 630Radeon Vega 8
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, Boost 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.