Core i7-11850H vs Core i7-1280P

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11850H

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

108%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

106%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

104%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

103%

#132

Core i7-11850H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1280P

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

107%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

105%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

105%

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

101%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

100%

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

97%

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

94%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

93%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

92%

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i7-1280P shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i7-11850H	Core i7-1280P
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($482)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-11850H	Core i7-1280P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($482)

Performance Check

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 i7-11850H Benchmark Check

Core i7-1280P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11850H and Core i7-1280P

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 i7-1280P

The Core i7-1280P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,043 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-11850H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-1280P offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-1280P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-11850H versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-1280P — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i7-11850H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core i7-1280P uses Alder Lake-P (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11850H scores 19,873 against the Core i7-1280P's 20,043 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-1280P. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-11850H	Core i7-1280P
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	14 / 20+75%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	4.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+39%	1.8 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	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Alder Lake-P (2022)
PassMark	19,873	20,043
Geekbench 6 Single	1,911	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-11850H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-1280P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-11850H	Core i7-1280P
Socket	FCBGA1787	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11850H) / not specified (Core i7-1280P). The Core i7-11850H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Core i7-1280P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11850H targets Workstation Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11850H rivals Ryzen 7 5800H.