Intel Core i7-9750H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Entry-level

The Intel Core i7-9750H is an entry-level processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2019.

It is currently fitted in 7 laptops from $889, at an average price of $1438.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 190% faster and its entry price is $260 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i7-9750H a good processor?

The Intel Core i7-9750H is an entry-level processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 201 of 270 and delivers 16.9% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the H mean in Intel processors?

The H marks Intel's mid line: 45 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core i7-9750H from?

Intel Core i7-9750H came out in 2019.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i7-9750H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 5 4500U.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i7-9750H cost?

It is currently fitted in 7 laptops from $889, at an average price of $1438.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 190% faster and its entry price is $260 lower.

Specs

Model i7-9750H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i7
Socket BGA 1440
System bus rate 8 GT/s
Motherboard chipset Intel® HM370
Boost frequency 4,5 GHz
Cores 6
Number of processors supported 1
Threads 12
Frequency 2,6 GHz
Cache 12 MB
Lithography 14 nm
Operating modes 64-bit
Stepping U0
Bus type DMI
Codename Coffee Lake
ECC supported by processor No
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 W
Series Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Series
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 16
PCI Express slots version 3.0
PCI Express configurations 1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4
Configurable TDP-down 35 W
Tcase 100 °C
Tjunction 100 °C
Configurable TDP-down frequency 0,8 GHz
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#201 of 270
Relative performance 16.9%
Laptops 7
Price from $889
Average price $1438

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 48.5% From $1140 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 46.3% From $1000 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 45.3% From $763 AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS 45.3% From $1184

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