Intel

8th Gen Intel Core i7 8850H

iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics 630
Boost/Base Clock:: 4.3 GHz / 2.6 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 6 Core / 12 Thread
Cache:: 9MB L3 + 1.5MB L2 + 384KB L1
TDP:: 45 Watts
CPU Process Node:: 14 Nanometers
CPU Series:: Coffee Lake, 8th Gen Intel Core
Memory Support:: DDR3-2133, DDR4-2666
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: September 9, 2026

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8th Gen Intel Core i7 8850H Review

The 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8850H is a 6-core, 12-thread mobile processor built on Coffee Lake, running a 2.6 GHz base clock that boosts to 4.3 GHz within a 45 Watt TDP, a premium mobile chip commonly found in workstation-class laptops.

This chip's slightly higher boost clock over the mainstream i7-8750H made it a common choice for premium mobile workstations from major OEMs wanting a small step up within the same 6-core Coffee Lake generation.

Intel UHD Graphics 630

A basic integrated GPU intended for display output; laptops built around this premium chip almost universally pair it with a discrete GPU.

How Is the Core i7 8850H in Terms of Performance

The 6-core, 12-thread layout with a modestly higher boost clock than the mainstream i7-8750H gives this chip a small but real performance edge, positioned as a premium option within Intel's 8th Gen mobile lineup.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R20 multi-core scores of 2,499 sit modestly ahead of the mainstream i7-8750H's 2,329 score, directly reflecting this chip's slightly higher clock ceiling within the same 6-core Coffee Lake generation.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Premium mobile workstations from major OEMs wanting a modest step up over the mainstream i7-8750H

Not for

Budget-conscious buyers, the mainstream i7-8750H delivers very close performance for typically less

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core i7
Model Number	8850H
Codename	Coffee Lake
Release Year	2018

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Coffee Lake, 8th Gen Intel Core
Socket	FCBGA1440
Process Node	14 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	6
Performance Cores	6
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	12
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.3 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache	1.5 MB
L3 Cache	9 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	45 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR3-2133, DDR4-2666

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	45 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8850H?

The 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8850H has 6 cores and 12 threads, a 2.6 GHz base and 4.3 GHz boost clock, 9 MB of L3 cache and a 45 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630. Socket: FCBGA1440.

Who is the 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8850H best suited to?

Best suited to: Premium mobile workstations from major OEMs wanting a modest step up over the mainstream i7-8750H.

What are the drawbacks of the 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8850H?

Not the best fit for: Budget-conscious buyers, the mainstream i7-8750H delivers very close performance for typically less.