Core i7-11850HE vs Core 5 220H

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 i7-11850HE

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

108%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

106%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

102%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

100%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

98%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 5 220H

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

108%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

107%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

106%

#93

Core 5 220H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

95%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

94%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 5 220H leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-11850HE is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-11850HE	Core 5 220H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($75)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-11850HE	Core 5 220H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($75)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-11850HE Benchmark Check

Core 5 220H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

Core i7-11850HE

The Core i7-11850HE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 August 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,365 points. Launch price was $400.

Core 5 220H

The Core 5 220H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 21,192 points. Launch price was $342.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-11850HE packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core 5 220H offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core 5 220H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-11850HE versus 4.9 GHz on the Core 5 220H — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Core 5 220H (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i7-11850HE uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core 5 220H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11850HE scores 21,365 against the Core 5 220H's 21,192 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-11850HE. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-11850HE vs 18 MB (total) on the Core 5 220H.

Feature	Core i7-11850HE	Core 5 220H
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	12 / 16+50%
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	4.9 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.7 GHz+29%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+33%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+60%
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark	21,365	21,192
Geekbench 6 Single	1,984	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-11850HE uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core 5 220H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-11850HE	Core 5 220H
Socket	FCBGA1787	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
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 i7-11850HE) / not specified (Core 5 220H). The Core i7-11850HE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Core 5 220H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11850HE targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i7-11850HE rivals Ryzen Embedded V3000.