Core i7-11600H vs Xeon W-10885M
Core i7-11600H
Xeon W-10885M
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11600H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-10885M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-11600H | Xeon W-10885M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake H45 (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-11600H | Xeon W-10885M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i7-11600H and Xeon W-10885M
Core i7-11600H
The Core i7-11600H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake H45 (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,441 points. Launch price was $395.
Xeon W-10885M
The Xeon W-10885M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,486 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i7-11600H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-10885M offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-10885M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-11600H versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-10885M — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W-10885M (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-11600H uses the Tiger Lake H45 (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon W-10885M uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11600H scores 15,441 against the Xeon W-10885M's 15,486 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon W-10885M. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i7-11600H vs 16 MB on the Xeon W-10885M.
| Feature | Core i7-11600H | Xeon W-10885M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.1 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+4% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+13% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB+60% |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake H45 (2021) | Comet Lake-H (2020) |
| PassMark | 15,441 | 15,486 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,903 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-11600H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-10885M uses BGA1440 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-11600H | Xeon W-10885M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11600H) / not specified (Xeon W-10885M). The Core i7-11600H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Xeon W-10885M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11600H targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11600H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.
| Feature | Core i7-11600H | Xeon W-10885M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Gaming Laptop | — |
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