Core i7-11850HE vs Ryzen 5 8500GE
Core i7-11850HE
Ryzen 5 8500GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11850HE
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-11850HE | Ryzen 5 8500GE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-11850HE | Ryzen 5 8500GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i7-11850HE and Ryzen 5 8500GE
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.
Ryzen 5 8500GE
The Ryzen 5 8500GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,174 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i7-11850HE packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8500GE offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-11850HE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-11850HE versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8500GE — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8500GE (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-11850HE uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8500GE uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11850HE scores 21,365 against the Ryzen 5 8500GE's 21,174 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-11850HE. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-11850HE vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8500GE.
| Feature | Core i7-11850HE | Ryzen 5 8500GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 5 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz+62% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+50% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 4 nm-60% |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Phoenix2 (2024) |
| PassMark | 21,365 | 21,174 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,984 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-11850HE uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 8500GE uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-11850HE | Ryzen 5 8500GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11850HE) / not specified (Ryzen 5 8500GE). The Core i7-11850HE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 8500GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11850HE targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i7-11850HE rivals Ryzen Embedded V3000.
| Feature | Core i7-11850HE | Ryzen 5 8500GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Embedded/Industrial | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-11850HE launched at $400 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 8500GE debuted at $0. At current prices ($75 vs $0), the Ryzen 5 8500GE is $75 cheaper.
| Feature | Core i7-11850HE | Ryzen 5 8500GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 284.9 | — |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2024 |
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