Intel Core i7-8850H vs Intel Core i7-8650U

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Intel Core i7-8850H or Intel Core i7-8850H – 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 i7-8850H features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8850H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i7-8650U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8650U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Intel Core i 8000H Group Intel Core i 8000U
8 Generation 8
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-8850H Name Intel Core i7-8650U
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8850H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8850H is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-8650U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8650U is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
12 Threads 8
6x Cores 4x
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-8850H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8850H 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 i7-8650U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8650U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2016
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 620
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8850H 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 9.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-8650U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
360 $ Release price 400 $
Coffee Lake H Architecture Kaby Lake U Refresh
9.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1356
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
20946
20946
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
13196
13196

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
6112
6112
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
3576
3576

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5460
5460
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
3564
3564

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
4854
4854
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
4371
4371

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
4781
4781
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
3079
3079

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2709
2709
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
1758
1758

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2468
2468
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
1299
1299

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1420
1420
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
1373
1373

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1074
1074
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
1037
1037

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
1069
1069
Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1034
1034

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1023
1023
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
614
614

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
403
403
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
365
365

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
182
182
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
175
175