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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-8950HK vs Core i7-10850H

The Core i9-8950HK is slightly slower than the Core i7-10850H on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 5% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i9-8950HK

221FPS

Core i7-10850H

223FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i9-8950HK

222FPS

Core i7-10850H

232FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core i9-8950HK

153FPS

Core i7-10850H

154FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i9-8950HK

205FPS

Core i7-10850H

207FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i9-8950HK

327FPS

Core i7-10850H

328FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-8950HK

596FPS

Core i7-10850H

605FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i9-8950HK

521FPS

Core i7-10850H

523FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i9-8950HK

233FPS

Core i7-10850H

233FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i9-8950HK

32%

Core i7-10850H

35%

Core i7-10850H ranks 3 points higher.

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12 MB

12 MB

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Core i9-8950HK

2.9 GHz

Core i7-10850H

2.7 GHz

Core i9-8950HK has a 7% higher base clock.

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Core i9-8950HK

4.7 GHz

Core i7-10850H

5.1 GHz

Core i7-10850H boosts 9% higher.

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Core i9-8950HK

95W

Core i7-10850H

45W

Core i7-10850H draws 50W less power.

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Core i9-8950HK

Core i7-10850H

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Intel BGA 1440

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Intel BGA 1440

Coffee Lake-H

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Comet Lake-H

Mobile

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Mobile

UHD 630

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UHD Graphics

DDR4

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2933 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-8950HK or Core i7-10850H?expand_more

The Core i7-10850H. It's 9% faster than the Core i9-8950HK on average across 100+ games, scoring 35/100 vs 32/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-10850H than Core i9-8950HK?expand_more

9% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i9-8950HK or Core i7-10850H?expand_more

The Core i7-10850H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-10850H worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 35/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-8950HK and Core i7-10850H?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-8950HK scores 32/100, Core i7-10850H scores 35/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i9-8950HK or Core i7-10850H 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 i9-8950HK or Core i7-10850H?expand_more

The Core i7-10850H is the stronger pick at 35/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.