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AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX — Benchmarks & Specs

Bottom line: how fast is the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX?

At 1440p (High), the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX averages 149 fps in Counter-Strike 2 with a 71 fps 1% low, per rutab.net. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 51,722 points, per PassMark Software.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX is a processor from the Zen 5 family from AMD. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 2 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Counter-Strike 2 1440p High 149 fps 71 fps rutab.net 2025-09-12
Cyberpunk 2077 1440p High 85 fps — rutab.net 2025-09-12

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 51,722 points PassMark Software 2025-01-01
PassMark CPU Mark 51,665 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
Cinebench R23 multi 28,563 points rutab.net 2025-09-12
Cinebench R23 multi 26,711 points topcpu.net 2025-01-01
Cinebench R23 multi 26,711 points TopCPU.net 2025-01-01
Geekbench 6 multi 18,113 points NotebookCheck 2025-09-12
Geekbench 6 multi 18,113 points Notebookcheck 2025-01-01
PassMark Single Thread 4,461 points PassMark Software 2026-07-18
PassMark Single Thread 4,459 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
Geekbench 6 single 3,147 points Notebookcheck 2025-01-01

AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX best used for?
AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX is a Zen 5-family processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX. Current pricing is visible on the linked Amazon product cards below.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX compare to its predecessor?
Compare AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX?
Active Amazon listings aren't on file for this exact SKU yet. See the linked benchmark sources and the Compare tool for adjacent parts that may be in stock — and check the /benchmarks index for the latest curated picks in this category.

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