Apple M4 vs Intel Core i7-9850H

The Intel Core i7-9850H is a mobile processor introduced in 2019 for high-performance laptops and workstations.

It is based on the Coffee Lake H Refresh architecture and is manufactured using the 14 nm process. This processor features a 12 MB Level 3 Cache and a memory bandwidth of 43 GB/s. The integrated graphics solution is the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which is designed for basic graphical tasks. Its single-core and multi-core performance is significantly lower compared to the Apple M4, especially in modern benchmarks.

In gaming scenarios and regarding energy efficiency, the Intel Core i7-9850H is also less powerful in direct comparison. It was primarily suitable for traditional x86 applications. The Apple M4 is a modern mobile processor, designed for Apple devices and optimized for high efficiency.

It is manufactured using the advanced 3 nm process and utilizes the M4 architecture. With 20 MB of Level 2 Cache and a memory bandwidth of 120 GB/s, it integrates a powerful Apple M4 (10 Core) graphics unit. The single-core and multi-core performance of the Apple M4 significantly surpasses that of the Intel Core i7-9850H.

Thanks to its superior integrated graphics unit and higher memory bandwidth, it also offers significantly better performance in gaming scenarios. Its 3 nm manufacturing also ensures higher energy efficiency and lower power consumption than the Intel Core i7-9850H. It is ideal for demanding creative tasks and modern gaming.