Core i7-9850HL vs Ryzen 7 3750H

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-9850HL

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+125% larger total L3 cache (9 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 25W instead of 35W, a 10W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 7 3750H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,897 vs 7,990).

Ryzen 7 3750H

2019

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-9850HL across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 9 MB).
❌40% higher power demand at 35W vs 25W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-9850HL can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-9850HL

2019

Ryzen 7 3750H

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+125% larger total L3 cache (9 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 25W instead of 35W, a 10W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 7 3750H needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,897 vs 7,990).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-9850HL across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 9 MB).
❌40% higher power demand at 35W vs 25W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-9850HL can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-9850HL better than Ryzen 7 3750H?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i7-9850HL is ahead with a 8.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 3750H pulls ahead with 1.2% better PassMark. Core i7-9850HL also has the bigger cache pool with 125% larger total L3 cache (9 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 3750H is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-9850HL still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i7-9850HL is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 8.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 3750H is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-9850HL Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 3750H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-9850HL	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	176 FPS	169 FPS
medium	143 FPS	150 FPS
high	117 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	142 FPS
medium	120 FPS	121 FPS
high	96 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	67 FPS
medium	58 FPS	61 FPS
high	46 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-9850HL	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	149 FPS	200 FPS
medium	130 FPS	179 FPS
high	123 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	178 FPS
medium	117 FPS	153 FPS
high	111 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	132 FPS
medium	105 FPS	115 FPS
high	98 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	68 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-9850HL	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	197 FPS	200 FPS
medium	197 FPS	200 FPS
high	197 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	200 FPS
1440p
low	197 FPS	200 FPS
medium	197 FPS	200 FPS
high	197 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	197 FPS	200 FPS
medium	197 FPS	200 FPS
high	197 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	200 FPS

Open Core i7-9850HL Open Ryzen 7 3750H

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-9850HL	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	197 FPS	200 FPS
medium	197 FPS	200 FPS
high	197 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	200 FPS
1440p
low	197 FPS	200 FPS
medium	197 FPS	200 FPS
high	197 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	197 FPS	200 FPS
medium	197 FPS	200 FPS
high	197 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	200 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9850HL and Ryzen 7 3750H

Core i7-9850HL

The Core i7-9850HL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,897 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 7 3750H

The Ryzen 7 3750H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,990 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-9850HL packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3750H offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-9850HL has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-9850HL versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3750H — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-9850HL (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-9850HL uses the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses Picasso (Zen+) (2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9850HL scores 7,897 against the Ryzen 7 3750H's 7,990 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 3750H. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i7-9850HL vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3750H.

Feature	Core i7-9850HL	Ryzen 7 3750H
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+2%	4 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2.3 GHz+21%
L3 Cache	9 MB (total)+125%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-HR (2019)	Picasso (Zen+) (2019)
PassMark	7,897	7,990+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-9850HL uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.