Core i7-11850H vs Xeon E7-4830
Core i7-11850H
Xeon E7-4830
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 Xeon E7-4830
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-11850H | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Westmere-EX (2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-11850H | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon E7-4830
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.
Xeon E7-4830
The Xeon E7-4830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EX (2011) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 19,981 points. Launch price was $2,059.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-11850H and Xeon E7-4830 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-11850H versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-4830 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-11850H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Core i7-11850H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon E7-4830 uses Westmere-EX (2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11850H scores 19,873 against the Xeon E7-4830's 19,981 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E7-4830. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,911 vs 1,696, a 11.9% 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 | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+100% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+17% | 2.13 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin-69% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Westmere-EX (2011) |
| PassMark | 19,873 | 19,981 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,911+13% | 1,696 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,382 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-11850H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E7-4830 uses LGA1567 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-11850H versus DDR3-1333 on the Xeon E7-4830 — the Core i7-11850H supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E7-4830 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-11850H) vs 4 (Xeon E7-4830). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-11850H) vs 0 (Xeon E7-4830) — the Core i7-11850H offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM570,QM580,WM590 (Core i7-11850H) and Boxboro (Xeon E7-4830).
| Feature | Core i7-11850H | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | LGA1567 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 2048 GB+1500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i7-11850H supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11850H) vs Yes (Xeon E7-4830). The Core i7-11850H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Xeon E7-4830 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11850H targets Workstation Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11850H rivals Ryzen 7 5800H.
| Feature | Core i7-11850H | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | Yes |
| Target Use | Workstation Laptop | — |
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