Core i7-11850H vs Ryzen 5 7545U
Core i7-11850H
Ryzen 5 7545U
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 Ryzen 5 7545U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-11850H | Ryzen 5 7545U |
|---|---|---|
| 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-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-11850H | Ryzen 5 7545U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 5 7545U
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.
Ryzen 5 7545U
The Ryzen 5 7545U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 November 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,185 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i7-11850H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7545U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-11850H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-11850H versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7545U — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7545U (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-11850H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 5 7545U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11850H scores 19,873 against the Ryzen 5 7545U's 20,185 — a 1.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 7545U. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-11850H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7545U.
| Feature | Core i7-11850H | Ryzen 5 7545U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+50% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin | 4 nm-60% |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 19,873 | 20,185+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,911 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-11850H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 7545U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-11850H versus DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 5 7545U — the Ryzen 5 7545U supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-11850H supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Core i7-11850H | Ryzen 5 7545U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 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 AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7545U). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics (Core i7-11850H) and Radeon 740M (Ryzen 5 7545U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11850H targets Workstation Laptop, Ryzen 5 7545U targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Core i7-11850H rivals Ryzen 7 5800H.
| Feature | Core i7-11850H | Ryzen 5 7545U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics | Radeon 740M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Workstation Laptop | Mobile |
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