AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core 7 160HL Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and the Intel Core 7 160HL are both active desktop processors in the database, but their recorded data is heavily one-sided. The AMD part, from the 9000 series, carries a full set of benchmark scores and an average benchmark score of 58386. The Intel part has no individual benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th percentile listing. That imbalance shapes every comparison that follows.

Where Each One Wins

Every recorded workload win in this pairing belongs to the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D. The Intel Core 7 160HL has no entries in the benchmark lists, so there are no measured results for it to win with. The head-to-head record shows zero wins for each side, because no matched benchmark entries exist for the pair.

The AMD part posts scores across both Cinebench and PassMark suites:

| Benchmark | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D |

|---|---|

| Cinebench R15 multi-core | 3551 |

| Cinebench R15 single-core | 343 |

| Cinebench R23 multi-core | 22807 |

| Cinebench R23 single-core | 2228 |

| PassMark data compression | 474501 |

| PassMark data encryption | 22856 |

| PassMark extended instructions | 39272 |

| PassMark find prime numbers | 435 |

| PassMark floating point math | 81998 |

| PassMark integer math | 123140 |

| PassMark multithread | 41318 |

| PassMark physics | 4171 |

| PassMark random string sorting | 49764 |

| PassMark single thread | 4704 |

These results cover rendering, compression, encryption, extended instruction workloads, prime number search, floating point math, integer math, multithreaded throughput, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The Intel part cannot be placed in any of those categories because no score is recorded for it.

The AMD part’s average benchmark score of 58386 places it at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals by average score are tightly clustered:

| Rival | Average score | Difference vs AMD |

|---|---|---|

| Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M | 58323 | 0.1% lower |

| Intel Xeon w5-2545 | 58504 | 0.2% higher |

| Intel Core i9-14900 | 58115 | 0.5% lower |

| AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 | 58826 | 0.7% higher |

The Intel Core 7 160HL has no nearest rivals in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge at nearly every architectural level. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses Zen 5 with the Granite Ridge codename, built on TSMC’s 4 nm process with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 160HL uses Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built on Intel’s 10 nm process; the database does not list its transistor count or die size.

| Attribute | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core 7 160HL |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 20 |

| Base clock | 4.70 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.60 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 120 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 96 MB shared | 24 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release date | 2026-01-28 | 2024-04-07 |

| Production status | Active | Active |

The AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. AMD’s memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s; Intel’s is not recorded. AMD enables ECC memory, Intel does not. AMD provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier and a launch MSRP of $499.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark list for this pair is empty. The recorded win counts are 0 for both the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and the Intel Core 7 160HL. Without matched test entries, no delta percentage can be calculated between the two processors, and no direct comparison score exists.

The AMD part’s standalone scores are the only measured numbers available. In Cinebench R23, it records 22807 multi-core and 2228 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it records 3551 multi-core and 343 single-core. PassMark multithread is 41318, PassMark single thread is 4704, PassMark integer math is 123140, and PassMark floating point math is 81998. The Intel part has no equivalent scores in the database.

Because the Intel part has no scores, the biggest wins each way cannot be quantified. The only direction with measured results is the AMD side, and its largest standalone entries are PassMark data compression at 474501 and Cinebench R23 multi-core at 22807. No Intel number exists to set against them.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 160HL has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part has higher base and boost clocks: 4.70 GHz and 5.60 GHz versus 2.50 GHz and 5.20 GHz for the Intel part.

Q: What is the cache layout for each processor?

A: Both list 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types are supported?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D supports DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 160HL supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus; its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

Q: What aggregate benchmark data exists for the Intel part?

A: The Intel Core 7 160HL has an average benchmark score of 0 and is listed at the 50th percentile of all CPUs. It has no individual benchmark entries and no nearest rivals in the database.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses Radeon Graphics. The Intel Core 7 160HL uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

Q: Are the multipliers unlocked?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 7 160HL does not.

The Verdict

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the only processor in this pair with measurable benchmark performance. Its average score of 58386, 92nd percentile standing, and full Cinebench and PassMark profile give it a clear evidentiary advantage. The Intel Core 7 160HL is listed with an average benchmark score of 0 and a 50th percentile ranking, but it has no individual benchmark scores to support that ranking.

Users who require benchmark-backed selection should pick the AMD part, because it is the only one with recorded scores. The Intel part offers a 14-core, 20-thread configuration, a 45 W TDP, DDR4 and DDR5 support, and Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, but the database contains no measured results that translate those specifications into performance. Strictly from the data, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the supported choice.