Intel Core i7-9850H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Entry-level

The Intel Core i7-9850H 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 a single laptop, which costs $1799.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is 229% faster and its entry price is $124 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i7-9850H a good processor?

The Intel Core i7-9850H 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 199 of 271 and delivers 17.3% 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 i7-9850H from?

Intel Core i7-9850H came out in 2019.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i7-9850H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 5 4500U.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i7-9850H cost?

It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $1799.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is 229% faster and its entry price is $124 lower.

Specs

Model i7-9850H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i7
Socket BGA 1440
System bus rate 8 GT/s
Motherboard chipset Intel® CM246
Boost frequency 4,6 GHz
Cores 6
Threads 12
Frequency 2,6 GHz
Cache 12 MB
Lithography 14 nm
Operating modes 64-bit
Bus type DMI
Codename Coffee Lake
ECC supported by processor No
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 W
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
Tjunction 100 °C
Configurable TDP-down frequency 2,2 GHz
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#199 of 271
Relative performance 17.3%
Laptops 1
Price from $1799
Average price $1799

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 56.8% From $1675 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 55.9% From $1500 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 54.6% From $1893 Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 48.5% From $1140

Laptops with Intel Core i7-9850H:

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  • Lenovo ThinkPad P P53 20QN001VUS

    7 years ago

    Lenovo ThinkPad P P53 20QN001VUS
    Intel Core i7 i7-9850H 2,6GHz
    15.6" 1920x1080 IPS
    512GB SSD M.2
    16GB DDR4-SDRAM
    Windows 10 Pro
    NVIDIA Quadro T2000 8GB GDDR5
    5
     49
    In 1 store
    $1799

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