Core i7-10850H vs Core i9-10850K
The Core i7-10850H is slightly faster than the Core i9-10850K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i9-10850K has a 33% higher base clock.
Intel BGA 1440
Sockethelp
LGA1200Comet Lake-H
Codenamehelp
Comet LakeMobile
Segmenthelp
DesktopUHD Graphics 630
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 6302933 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
2933 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-10850H or Core i9-10850K?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-10850H or Core i9-10850K?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-10850H and Core i9-10850K?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-10850H scores 3/100, Core i9-10850K scores 40/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-10850H or Core i9-10850K bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-10850H or Core i9-10850K?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
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