Core i7-11850H vs Core i7-11800H
Core i7-11850H
Core i7-11800H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 i7-11850H
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11800H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-11850H | Core i7-11800H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-11850H | Core i7-11800H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-11850H and Core i7-11800H
Core i7-11850H
The Core i7-11850H 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 2.5 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,873 points. Launch price was $299.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-11850H and Core i7-11800H share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-11850H versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-11800H — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-11850H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). Both are built on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture using a 10 nm SuperFin process. In PassMark, the Core i7-11850H scores 19,873 against the Core i7-11800H's 19,838 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-11850H. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,911 vs 1,896, a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-11850H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i7-11850H | Core i7-11800H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+4% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+32% | 1.9 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 SuperFin |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Tiger Lake-H (2021) |
| PassMark | 19,873 | 19,838 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 12,180 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,911 | 1,896 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,795 |
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 i7-11850H) and QM580,HM570,WM590 (Core i7-11800H).
| Feature | Core i7-11850H | Core i7-11800H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
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, EPT (Core i7-11850H) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11800H). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics (Core i7-11850H) and UHD Graphics 750 (Core i7-11800H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11850H targets Workstation Laptop, Core i7-11800H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-11850H rivals Ryzen 7 5800H; Core i7-11800H rivals Ryzen 7 5800H.
| Feature | Core i7-11850H | Core i7-11800H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Workstation Laptop | Gaming |
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