Core i7-11850H vs Ryzen 5 PRO 220

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-11850H

8 / 16

19,873

0.0%

19,889

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 PRO 220 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-11850H in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-11850H	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
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 (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-11850H	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 220 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11850H and Ryzen 5 PRO 220

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 PRO 220

The Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) 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. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,889 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-11850H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 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 PRO 220 — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 (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 PRO 220 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11850H scores 19,873 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 220's 19,889 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 220. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-11850H vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 220.

Feature	Core i7-11850H	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
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
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	6 MB+380%
Process	10 nm SuperFin	4 nm-60%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025)
PassMark	19,873	19,889
Geekbench 6 Single	1,911	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-11850H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses FP7/FP7r2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-11850H	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Socket	FCBGA1787	FP7/FP7r2
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 (Ryzen 5 PRO 220). The Core i7-11850H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11850H targets Workstation Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11850H rivals Ryzen 7 5800H.