Core i7-11800H vs Xeon E5-2686 v4
Core i7-11800H
Xeon E5-2686 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11800H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2686 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-11800H | Xeon E5-2686 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-11800H | Xeon E5-2686 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-11800H and Xeon E5-2686 v4
Core i7-11800H
The Core i7-11800H 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 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,838 points. Launch price was $395.
Xeon E5-2686 v4
The Xeon E5-2686 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 4.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,860 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i7-11800H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2686 v4 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon E5-2686 v4 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-11800H versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2686 v4 — a 42.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-11800H (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-11800H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon E5-2686 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11800H scores 19,838 against the Xeon E5-2686 v4's 19,860 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2686 v4. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,896 vs 895, a 71.7% lead for the Core i7-11800H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 7,795 vs 6,822 (13.3% advantage for the Core i7-11800H). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-11800H vs 45 MB on the Xeon E5-2686 v4.
| Feature | Core i7-11800H | Xeon E5-2686 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 18 / 36+125% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+53% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.3 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 45 MB+88% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 4.5 MB+260% |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 19,838 | 19,860 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,180 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,896+112% | 895 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,795+14% | 6,822 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-11800H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2686 v4 uses FCLGA2011-3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Xeon E5-2686 v4 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-11800H) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2686 v4). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-11800H) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2686 v4) — the Xeon E5-2686 v4 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: QM580,HM570,WM590 (Core i7-11800H) and C612,X99 (Xeon E5-2686 v4).
| Feature | Core i7-11800H | Xeon E5-2686 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | FCLGA2011-3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 1536 GB+1100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 40+100% |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i7-11800H supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11800H) vs Yes (Xeon E5-2686 v4). The Core i7-11800H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Xeon E5-2686 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11800H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-11800H rivals Ryzen 7 5800H.
| Feature | Core i7-11800H | Xeon E5-2686 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 750 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | Yes |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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