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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-11700B

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $77 less on MSRP ($323 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 25.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 66.8 vs 53.4 PassMark/$ ($323 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Core i7-11850HE

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-11700B across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,365 vs 21,581).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 53.4 vs 66.8 PassMark/$ ($400 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).

Core i7-11700B

2021

Core i7-11850HE

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $77 less on MSRP ($323 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 25.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 66.8 vs 53.4 PassMark/$ ($323 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-11700B across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,365 vs 21,581).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 53.4 vs 66.8 PassMark/$ ($400 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-11700B better than Core i7-11850HE?

Yes. Core i7-11700B is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 3.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-11700B is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.7% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-11700B is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-11700B is the smarter buy today. Core i7-11700B is $77 cheaper on MSRP at $323 MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and it gives you a 3.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 25.1% better value on MSRP (66.8 vs 53.4 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-11700B is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i7-11700B Benchmark Check

Core i7-11850HE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-11700B	Core i7-11850HE
1080p
low	250 FPS	165 FPS
medium	231 FPS	145 FPS
high	194 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	167 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	141 FPS
medium	186 FPS	120 FPS
high	151 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	155 FPS	77 FPS
medium	131 FPS	71 FPS
high	101 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	44 FPS

Open Core i7-11700B Open Core i7-11850HE

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-11700B	Core i7-11850HE
1080p
low	540 FPS	297 FPS
medium	490 FPS	257 FPS
high	410 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	477 FPS	255 FPS
medium	421 FPS	228 FPS
high	365 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	294 FPS	158 FPS
medium	262 FPS	143 FPS
high	247 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	119 FPS

Open Core i7-11700B Open Core i7-11850HE

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-11700B	Core i7-11850HE
1080p
low	540 FPS	534 FPS
medium	540 FPS	534 FPS
high	488 FPS	524 FPS
ultra	388 FPS	419 FPS
1440p
low	540 FPS	534 FPS
medium	501 FPS	518 FPS
high	426 FPS	445 FPS
ultra	346 FPS	362 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	444 FPS
medium	369 FPS	375 FPS
high	325 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	260 FPS	268 FPS

Open Core i7-11700B Open Core i7-11850HE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-11700B	Core i7-11850HE
1080p
low	540 FPS	534 FPS
medium	540 FPS	534 FPS
high	540 FPS	534 FPS
ultra	540 FPS	534 FPS
1440p
low	540 FPS	534 FPS
medium	540 FPS	534 FPS
high	540 FPS	534 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	512 FPS
4K
low	522 FPS	534 FPS
medium	469 FPS	482 FPS
high	417 FPS	429 FPS
ultra	358 FPS	373 FPS

Open Core i7-11700B Open Core i7-11850HE

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11700B and Core i7-11850HE

Core i7-11700B

The Core i7-11700B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: Up to 3200 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 21,581 points. Launch price was $299.

Core i7-11850HE

The Core i7-11850HE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 August 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,365 points. Launch price was $400.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-11700B and Core i7-11850HE share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-11700B versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-11850HE — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700B (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). Both are built on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture using a 10 nm SuperFin process. In PassMark, the Core i7-11700B scores 21,581 against the Core i7-11850HE's 21,365 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-11700B. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,265 vs 1,984, a 13.2% lead for the Core i7-11700B that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-11700B	Core i7-11850HE
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+2%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+52%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	10 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark	21,581+1%	21,365
Cinebench R23 Multi	10,287	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,265+14%	1,984
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,050	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1787 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM570,QM580,WM590 (Core i7-11700B) and RM590E,QM580E (Core i7-11850HE).

Feature	Core i7-11700B	Core i7-11850HE
Socket	FCBGA1787	FCBGA1787
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11700B) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11850HE). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 750 (Core i7-11700B) and UHD Graphics (Core i7-11850HE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11700B targets Desktop, Core i7-11850HE targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i7-11850HE rivals Ryzen Embedded V3000.

Feature	Core i7-11700B	Core i7-11850HE
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 750	UHD Graphics
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Desktop	Embedded/Industrial

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-11700B launched at $323 MSRP, while the Core i7-11850HE debuted at $400. On MSRP ($323 vs $400), the Core i7-11700B is $77 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-11700B delivers 66.8 pts/$ vs 53.4 pts/$ for the Core i7-11850HE — making the Core i7-11700B the 22.3% better value option.