Intel Core i7-8850H
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Core i7-8850H Core Configuration
Processing cores and threading
The Intel Core i7-8850H features 6 physical cores and 12 threads, which directly impacts multi-threaded performance in CPU benchmarks. More cores allow the processor to handle parallel workloads efficiently, improving performance in video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking scenarios. Thread count determines how many simultaneous tasks the CPU can process, with higher thread counts benefiting productivity applications and content creation workflows.
i7-8850H Clock Speeds
Base and boost frequencies
Clock speed is a critical factor in Core i7-8850H benchmark performance, measured in GHz. The base clock represents the guaranteed operating frequency, while the boost clock indicates maximum single-core performance under optimal conditions. Higher clock speeds translate to faster single-threaded performance, which is essential for gaming and applications that don't fully utilize multiple cores. The Core i7-8850H by Intel can dynamically adjust its frequency based on workload and thermal headroom.
Intel's Core i7-8850H Cache Hierarchy
L1, L2, L3 cache sizes
Cache memory is ultra-fast storage built directly into the i7-8850H processor die. L1 cache provides the fastest access for frequently used data, while L2 and L3 caches offer progressively larger storage with slightly higher latency. Larger cache sizes significantly improve CPU benchmark scores by reducing memory access times. The Core i7-8850H's cache configuration is optimized for both gaming performance and productivity workloads, minimizing data fetch delays during intensive computations.
Coffee Lake Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The Intel Core i7-8850H is built on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process, which determines power efficiency and thermal characteristics. Smaller process nodes allow for more transistors in the same space, enabling higher performance per watt. The architecture defines how the processor handles instructions and manages data flow, directly impacting benchmark results across different workload types. Modern CPU architectures like the one in i7-8850H incorporate advanced branch prediction and out-of-order execution for optimal performance.
Coffee Lake Instruction Set Features
Supported CPU instructions and extensions
The Core i7-8850H by Intel supports various instruction set extensions that enable optimized performance for specific workloads. SIMD instructions like SSE and AVX accelerate multimedia, scientific computing, and AI workloads by processing multiple data points simultaneously. Features like AES-NI provide hardware-accelerated encryption, while AVX-512 (if supported) enables advanced vector processing for data centers and high-performance computing. These instruction sets are critical for software compatibility and performance in modern applications.
i7-8850H Power & Thermal
TDP and power specifications
The Intel Core i7-8850H has a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 45W, indicating the cooling solution required for sustained operation. TDP affects both system power consumption and the type of cooler needed. Lower TDP processors are ideal for compact builds and laptops, while higher TDP chips typically offer better sustained performance in demanding CPU benchmarks. Understanding power requirements helps ensure your system can deliver consistent performance without thermal throttling.
Intel BGA 1440 Platform & Socket
Compatibility information
The Core i7-8850H uses the Intel BGA 1440 socket, which determines motherboard compatibility. Choosing the right platform is essential for building a system around this processor. The socket type also influences available features like PCIe lanes, memory support, and upgrade paths. When comparing CPU benchmarks, ensure you're looking at processors compatible with your existing or planned motherboard to make informed purchasing decisions.
Intel BGA 1440 Memory Support
RAM compatibility and speeds
Memory support specifications for the i7-8850H define which RAM types and speeds are compatible. Faster memory can significantly improve CPU benchmark performance, especially in memory-intensive applications and gaming. The memory controller integrated into the Core i7-8850H determines maximum supported speeds and channels. Dual-channel or quad-channel memory configurations can double or quadruple memory bandwidth, providing noticeable performance gains in content creation and scientific workloads.
Intel's Core i7-8850H Integrated Graphics
Built-in GPU specifications
The Intel Core i7-8850H includes integrated graphics, eliminating the need for a dedicated GPU in basic computing scenarios. Integrated graphics are ideal for office productivity, video playback, and light gaming. While not designed for demanding GPU benchmarks, the iGPU in the i7-8850H provides hardware video encoding and decoding capabilities. This makes the processor suitable for compact builds, HTPCs, and systems where power efficiency is prioritized over gaming performance.
Core i7-8850H Product Information
Release and pricing details
The Intel Core i7-8850H is manufactured by Intel and represents their commitment to delivering competitive CPU performance. Understanding the release date and pricing helps contextualize benchmark comparisons with other processors from the same generation. Launch pricing provides a baseline for evaluating value, though street prices often differ. Whether you're building a new system or upgrading, the Core i7-8850H by Intel offers a specific balance of performance, features, and cost within Intel's product lineup.
Core i7-8850H Benchmark Scores
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Cinebench R15 multi-core renders a complex 3D scene using all CPU threads simultaneously. This test reveals how Intel Core i7-8850H performs in parallel rendering workloads like video production and 3D animation. The R15 version remains useful for comparing against older hardware benchmarks. Higher scores directly correlate with faster render times in Cinema 4D and similar 3D applications.
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Cinebench R15 single-core measures the speed of one CPU thread rendering 3D geometry. This score indicates how Intel Core i7-8850H handles tasks that can't be parallelized across multiple cores. Games and many desktop applications still rely heavily on single-thread performance. A higher single-core score means snappier system responsiveness in everyday use.
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Cinebench R20 multi-core uses a scene requiring 4x more computational power than R15. This test better reflects modern CPU capabilities for professional rendering on Intel Core i7-8850H. The more demanding workload provides better differentiation between current-generation processors.
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Cinebench R20 single-core tests one thread against a more demanding scene than R15. This reveals the true single-thread rendering capability of Intel Core i7-8850H. The increased complexity provides more accurate performance differentiation between modern CPUs.
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Cinebench R23 multi-core is the current standard for CPU rendering benchmarks with a 10-minute minimum runtime. This extended test reveals sustained performance of Intel Core i7-8850H after thermal limits kick in. The longer duration exposes cooling limitations that shorter benchmarks miss.
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Cinebench R23 single-core measures sustained single-thread performance over 10 minutes. This reveals how Intel Core i7-8850H maintains boost clocks under continuous load. The extended runtime shows whether thermal throttling affects single-core performance.
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Geekbench multi-core tests Intel Core i7-8850H across real-world workloads including image processing, machine learning, and data compression. All available threads are utilized to measure parallel performance. Higher scores indicate better capability in multitasking and content creation.
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Geekbench single-core measures how fast one thread of Intel Core i7-8850H can process tasks like web browsing and document editing. This score correlates with how snappy the system feels during normal use. Many applications still depend primarily on single-thread performance.
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About Intel Core i7-8850H
The Intel Core i7-8850H is a 6-core, 12-thread mobile processor from Intel, built on the Coffee Lake architecture with the Coffee Lake-H codename. It has a 2.70 GHz base clock and a 4.30 GHz boost clock, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Its average benchmark score is 2625, which places it at the 52nd percentile among all CPUs in the database.
Benchmark Performance
The average benchmark score of 2625 puts the i7-8850H just above the midpoint of the database, at the 52nd percentile. This is a mid-pack aggregate result: it sits in the upper half of all CPUs, but only modestly above the median. The individual scores show a clear split between single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 868 and the single-core score is 122. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 3619 and the single-core score is 510. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 8619 and the single-core score is 1216. Geekbench reports a multi-core score of 4700 and a single-core score of 1345.
The nearest rivals are packed tightly around the i7-8850H. The Intel Core i7-8700T has an average score of 2636 and is 0.4% ahead. The Intel Core i7-7740X averages 2639 and is 0.5% ahead. The Intel Core i7-5820K averages 2640 and is 0.6% ahead. The Intel Xeon E-2174G averages 2606 and is 0.7% behind. Every nearest rival lies within 0.7 percentage points of the i7-8850H, so the aggregate score does not strongly differentiate this processor from its closest competition. Workload-specific behavior matters more than the overall average.
How It Compares
Intel Core i7-8700T: This rival has an average benchmark score of 2636, putting it 0.4% ahead of the i7-8850H. The gap is small enough that the two processors occupy effectively the same performance band in the aggregate, and the ordering is likely to shift depending on the workload.
Intel Core i7-7740X: The i7-7740X averages 2639, which is 0.5% ahead of the i7-8850H. This is another sub-percentage-point margin. In the aggregate, the i7-8850H trails the i7-7740X by a very thin margin, despite being a mobile part.
Intel Core i7-5820K: The i7-5820K has the highest average score among the four rivals at 2640, 0.6% ahead of the i7-8850H. This is the largest single rival lead in the group, but it is still less than a full percentage point.
Intel Xeon E-2174G: The Xeon E-2174G averages 2606, which is 0.7% behind the i7-8850H. It is the only rival in this set that the i7-8850H leads in the aggregate, and it is also the largest percentage gap in either direction.
Platform and Compatibility
The i7-8850H uses the Intel BGA 1440 socket. Combined with the Mobile market segment, this points to a laptop-oriented form factor rather than a desktop socketed installation. The production status is end-of-life, so ongoing supply is not indicated. The processor belongs to the Coffee Lake architecture and uses the Coffee Lake-H codename, with the generation label Core i7 (Coffee Lake-H). It is built on Intel's 14 nm process, with a die size of 149 mm². The part number is SR3YZ.
Cache and memory support are straightforward: 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4, and ECC memory is not supported. The integrated graphics are Intel UHD 630. The multiplier is locked, so user-controlled overclocking through an unlocked multiplier is not available.
The database does not list PCIe lane or bandwidth data for this processor, and memory bus and memory bandwidth figures are also absent. Because the package is BGA 1440, the upgrade path is tied to the original system board rather than a simple processor swap. The end-of-life status reinforces that this is a mature product whose platform is no longer in active production.
FAQ
Q: What socket does the Intel Core i7-8850H use?
A: It uses the Intel BGA 1440 socket.
Q: What memory type is supported?
A: The i7-8850H supports DDR4 memory, and ECC memory is not supported.
Q: How many cores and threads does it have?
A: It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a 2.70 GHz base clock and a 4.30 GHz boost clock.
Q: Does the processor include integrated graphics?
A: Yes, it includes Intel UHD 630 graphics.
Q: Is the multiplier unlocked?
A: No, the multiplier is not unlocked.
Q: What is the production status?
A: The processor is end-of-life.
Power and Thermals
The TDP is listed at 45 W. That places the i7-8850H in the high-power mobile segment, appropriate for a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 4.30 GHz boost clock. The implied cooling tier is an active solution capable of sustaining multi-core loads; a passive cooler would not be sufficient for a 45 W part running all threads under load.
The clock range from 2.70 GHz base to 4.30 GHz boost means the thermal solution must be able to support the higher frequency state, especially when multiple cores are active. The 14 nm process and 149 mm² die size are the physical context, but the 45 W TDP is the key specification for understanding the cooling requirement. The data does not include a specific cooler design, only the thermal class implied by the 45 W figure.
Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior
The benchmark data separates single-thread and multi-thread performance clearly. In Cinebench R15, the single-core score is 122 and the multi-core score is 868. In Cinebench R20, the single-core score is 510 and the multi-core score is 3619. In Cinebench R23, the single-core score is 1216 and the multi-core score is 8619. In Geekbench, the single-core score is 1345 and the multi-core score is 4700.
Across all four suites, the multi-core result is much larger than the single-core result. This behavior is consistent with the 6-core, 12-thread topology: applications that can use multiple threads will benefit from the combined throughput, while applications that depend on one thread will rely on the 4.30 GHz boost clock alone. The single-core scores are moderate relative to the multi-core figures, which suggests that lightly threaded workloads leave most of the processor's execution resources idle. The multi-core results, by contrast, show the chip operating at its full capability. The aggregate percentile of 52 reflects this mixed profile: the i7-8850H is not a dominant single-core part, but it becomes meaningfully more competitive when the workload scales across multiple threads.
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