CPU
GPU
Core i7-11390H
Xeon E7450
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-11390H is positioned at rank 840 and the Xeon E7450 is on rank 573, so the Xeon E7450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11390H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-11390H | Xeon E7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-11390H | Xeon E7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11390H and Xeon E7450
Core i7-11390H
The Core i7-11390H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,798 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E7450
The Xeon E7450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 9,932 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i7-11390H is built on the Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-11390H scores 9,798 against the Xeon E7450's 9,932 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon E7450. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-11390H vs 12 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon E7450.
| Feature | Core i7-11390H | Xeon E7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | — |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+21% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB L3 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin-78% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) | — |
| PassMark | 9,798 | 9,932+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,948 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-11390H uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E7450 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-11390H | Xeon E7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1449 | PGA604 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11390H) / not specified (Xeon E7450). The Core i7-11390H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Xeon E7450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11390H targets Thin & Light Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11390H rivals Ryzen 7 5800U.
| Feature | Core i7-11390H | Xeon E7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Thin & Light Gaming Laptop | — |
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