Intel Core i7-8850H vs Intel Core i7-8700T

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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 i7-8700T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8700T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-8850H Name Intel Core i7-8700T
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
8 Generation 8
Intel Core i 8000H Group Intel Core i 8000
 
 

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 i7-8700T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8700T is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
12 Threads 12
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 6
6x Cores 6x
 
 

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 i7-8700T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8700T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

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

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 128.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

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 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

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 i7-8700T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2018
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Coffee Lake H Architecture Coffee Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1440 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
360 $ Release price 340 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
9.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
20946
20946
Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
20253
20253

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
10340
10340
Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
10315
10315

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
5578
5578
Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5460
5460

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
4931
4931
Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
4781
4781

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
4854
4854
Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
4514
4514

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
2804
2804
Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2709
2709

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1420
1420
Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
1337
1337

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
1068
1068
Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1023
1023

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
1061
1061
Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1034
1034

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
182
182
Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
176
176

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8850H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
12.2
12.2
Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.4 GHz
11.8
11.8