Core i7-10850H vs Core i7-8709G

	Core i7-10850H	Core i7-8709G
Category	Laptop	Laptop
Target	high-end	high-end
Socket Compatibility	BGA 1440	2270
Integrated Graphics
Cooler Included	Yes	Yes
Overclock Potential	0 %	0 %
Year	2020 Model	2018 Model
Price	395 USD	348.76 USD
Number of Cores	6 Cores	4 Cores
Number of Threads	12 Threads	8 Threads
Core Frequency	2.7 GHz	3.1 GHz
Boost Frequency	5.1 GHz	4.1 GHz
Max Stable Overclock	5.1 GHz	4.1 GHz
Power Consumption	45 W	100 W
Manufacturing Process	14 nm	14 nm
L3 Cache	12 MB	8 MB
Maximum Supported Memory	64 GB	64 GB
Price-Value Score	49.4 %	37 %
Speed Score	68 %	0 %
Productivity Score	47 %	0 %
Gaming Score	85 %	0 %
Max 1080p Bottleneck	31.4 %	37.1 %
Max 1440p Bottleneck	15.7 %	18.6 %
Max 4K Bottleneck	7.9 %	9.3 %

Armed with 6 cores, the Core i7-10850H outmatches the Core i7-8709G, which has 4 cores, in the multi-threaded quests of the digital realm. A base clock speed of 3.1GHz propels the Core i7-8709G to superior performance in the vast majority of applications. The Core i7-10850H ascends with an excellent boost clock speed, ideal for gaming and single-thread tasks. The Core i7-10850H sips power at just 45W, a testament to its efficiency. The Core i7-10850H emerges as the fresher warrior, recently forged in the tech forges.

Core i7-10850H

Pros

• Champion-level performance for gaming quests.
• Unleash the power with an excellent boost clock speed of 5.1GHz.
• Master the art of efficiency with very low power consumption at 45W.
• Wield the advantages of a relatively new champion in the tech arena.
• Experience top-tier general gaming performance, fit for a gaming legend.
• Enjoy the spoils of battle with a CPU cooler included at no extra cost.

Cons

• At $395, this CPU's price tag isn't winning any loot boxes.
• It's like trying to raid with lag, underperforming when the multitasking gets tough.
• Base clock speed's more of a slow stroll than a sprint.

Core i7-8709G

Pros

• Dominate the battlefield with superior all-core boost speed.
• Enjoy the spoils of battle with a CPU cooler included at no extra cost.

Cons

• Feels like you're paying raid-level gold for a side-quest performer at $348.76.
• High power consumption? Better have a good cooling spell ready.
• The manufacturing process for thermals is like running on last-gen graphics.
• In tech years, it's starting to feel like a retro game.