Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs 11th Gen Core i9-11950H @ 2.60GHz
Short answer: which is best?
Ryzen 7 9850X3D is 99.5 % stronger than 11th Gen Core i9-11950H @ 2.60GHz. Ryzen 7 9850X3D ranks #10 of 83 measured processors at WhatFPS (12,959 CPU score over 2 verified runs). 11th Gen Core i9-11950H @ 2.60GHz ranks #61 of 83 measured processors at WhatFPS (6,495 CPU score over 1 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 3 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | Ryzen 7 9850X3D | 11th Gen Core i9-11950H @ 2.60GHz |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score (the processor's own performance) | 12,959 | 6,495 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 14,866 | 3,675 |
| Integer (MT) | 9.2 Gop/s | 3.7 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.91 Gop/s | 0.5 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 15,588,609 | 5,567,420 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| L3 cache | 96 MB | 24 MB |
Fragz' verdict
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D takes a commanding lead over the 11th Gen Core i9-11950H @ 2.60GHz, with its CPU score being 102.7% higher. This substantial performance gap is evident across all our CPU-specific tests, with the Ryzen chip delivering significantly higher single-thread performance at 0.92 Gop/s compared to the Core i9's 0.5 Gop/s, alongside a much larger 96 MB L3 cache and a higher peak clock of 5602 MHz. For gamers, this translates directly to a much smoother experience, especially in titles that rely heavily on single-thread speed and efficient data access, as demonstrated by its 131.4 FPS in the Supernova DX11 scene versus 46.4 FPS from the Core i9. However, it's important to note that both CPUs currently have only one verified run, so the sample is still thin. Given the overwhelming performance difference, it's hard to recommend the 11th Gen Core i9-11950H @ 2.60GHz for new gaming builds unless specific system integration or legacy support is absolutely necessary.
Generated October 28, 2026 from the 3 verified runs available then. The verdict is never silently rewritten — new numbers get a new verdict.
What the numbers mean
The CPU score is the processor's own performance — that is what we rank on. GAMING is the whole rig's score in the best PC we measured the processor in, and leans heavily on the graphics card. A strong processor in a weak PC gets a low GAMING score without being worse. We show both and never mix them.
All numbers come from our benchmark suite: four hand-built 3D scenes written directly against the graphics APIs in Rust, the same load on every PC. The methodology is open at https://whatfps.com/metodik
All measurements for Ryzen 7 9850X3D · All measurements for 11th Gen Core i9-11950H @ 2.60GHz