CPU Comparison
Intel Core i7-8665UE vs Core i7-9850HL
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i7-8665UE is a specialized mobile processor designed for the embedded sector, offering a balance of performance and power efficiency for compact industrial and edge computing devices. As part of the Whiskey Lake family, it features four cores and eight threads, providing substantial parallel processing capabilities within a strict 15-watt thermal envelope. What sets this embedded variant apart is its long-life availability, ensuring extended support cycles crucial for medical, retail, and industrial applications. Operating with a base frequency of 1.7 GHz and a maximum turbo of 4.4 GHz, it delivers responsive performance for specialized workloads. The processor supports both DDR4 and LPDDR3 memory configurations, giving system designers flexibility in balancing speed and power consumption. With configurable TDP options, it can adapt to various thermal constraints, making it highly versatile for custom form factors where reliability and sustained performance are paramount over raw clock speed.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Handles specialized industrial software efficiently.
Gaming
Not intended for gaming; UHD 620 is insufficient for modern titles.
Virtualization
vPro and TSX make it decent for light edge virtualization.
Efficiency
Excellent efficiency for always-on embedded devices.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No dedicated AI hardware
- Relies on CPU for inference
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Content Creation
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Gaming
- Uses Intel UHD Graphics 620
- Suitable only for basic display output
- Not for gaming applications
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Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Intel vPro support
- Long lifecycle availability
- Configurable TDP for fanless designs
- Good burst performance
Cons
- Expensive due to embedded market
- Weak integrated graphics
- Soldered BGA package
- Older 14nm process
Pros
- Extremely low 25W TDP for a 6-core chip
- Long-term embedded availability
- Supports Hyper-Threading
- Includes UHD 630 graphics
Cons
- Very low base clock (1.9 GHz)
- Hard to source for consumers
- Soldered BGA package
- Reduced L3 cache (9MB)
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Core i7-8665UE
- AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605BRival
Embedded
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i7-8650URival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i5-8365UERival
Embedded
- AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807BRival
Embedded
- Intel Atom x7-E3950Rival
Embedded
- Intel Core i7-1185GREAlt
Newer 11th Gen embedded with better graphics.
- AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000Alt
More cores and better efficiency.
- Intel NUC 11 ProAlt
Modern alternative for edge computing.
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600GEAlt
Desktop embedded alternative with more power.
Core i7-9850HL
- AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605BRival
Embedded Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i7-8665UERival
Embedded Mobile
- AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807BRival
Embedded Mobile
- Intel Xeon E-2278GELRival
Embedded Server
- Intel Core i5-9500HLRival
Embedded Mobile
- Intel Core i7-9850HEAlt
Higher 45W TDP for better sustained performance.
- Intel Core i7-8665UAlt
Lower core count but even lower power (15W).
Previous gen 45W embedded alternative.
Compare head-to-head
Our Verdict on Each
A robust embedded processor offering excellent longevity and vPro manageability for specialized industrial applications.
Best for: Designing a long-life medical or industrial edge device.
Read the full reviewAn impressive embedded CPU that brings 6-core performance to the 25W TDP class, perfect for fanless industrial applications.
Best for: Sourcing for embedded industrial builds
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is faster for gaming, Intel Core i7-8665UE or Core i7-9850HL?
For gaming, the Intel Core i7-8665UE leads with a gaming performance score of 25/100 among Intel Core i7-8665UE and Core i7-9850HL.
Which uses less power?
The Intel Core i7-8665UE has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Intel Core i7-8665UE (15 W), Core i7-9850HL (25 W).
Do Intel Core i7-8665UE and Core i7-9850HL use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Intel Core i7-8665UE: Intel BGA 1528, Core i7-9850HL: Intel BGA 1440), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which has more cores?
The Core i7-9850HL has the most cores. Core counts: Intel Core i7-8665UE (4 cores), Core i7-9850HL (6 cores).
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Core i7-8665UE posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Core i7-8665UE (8,200). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.