Core i7-11850HE vs Core i7-11700B

Core i7-11850HE

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2021

Core i7-11700B

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-11850HE

8 / 16

21,365

0.0%

21,581

+1.0%

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 i7-11850HE

#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 i7-11700B

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

104%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

100%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

99%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

98%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-11700B delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-11850HE in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-11850HE	Core i7-11700B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($75)	⚠️ Higher cost ($311)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i7-11850HE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 (vs $311), it costs 76% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 311% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-11700B.

Insight	Core i7-11850HE	Core i7-11700B
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+311%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($75)	⚠️ Higher cost ($311)

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 i7-11700B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11850HE and Core i7-11700B

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 i7-11700B

The Core i7-11700B 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 3.2 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: Up to 3200 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 21,581 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-11850HE and Core i7-11700B share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-11850HE versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-11700B — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700B (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). Both are built on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture using a 10 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-11850HE scores 21,365 against the Core i7-11700B's 21,581 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-11700B. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,984 vs 2,265, a 13.2% lead for the Core i7-11700B that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-11850HE	Core i7-11700B
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	4.8 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.2 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	10 nm SuperFin
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark	21,365	21,581+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	10,287
Geekbench 6 Single	1,984	2,265+14%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	10,050

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1787 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: RM590E,QM580E (Core i7-11850HE) and HM570,QM580,WM590 (Core i7-11700B).

Feature	Core i7-11850HE	Core i7-11700B
Socket	FCBGA1787	FCBGA1787
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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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 i7-11850HE) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11700B). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics (Core i7-11850HE) and Intel UHD Graphics 750 (Core i7-11700B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11850HE targets Embedded/Industrial, Core i7-11700B targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11850HE rivals Ryzen Embedded V3000.

Feature	Core i7-11850HE	Core i7-11700B
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 750
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Embedded/Industrial	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-11850HE launched at $400 MSRP, while the Core i7-11700B debuted at $323. At current prices ($75 vs $311), the Core i7-11850HE is $236 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-11850HE delivers 284.9 pts/$ vs 69.4 pts/$ for the Core i7-11700B — making the Core i7-11850HE the 121.6% better value option.