Core i9-10910 vs Core i7-11850HE
Core i9-10910
Core i7-11850HE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10910
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11850HE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-10910 | Core i7-11850HE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($75) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-S (2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-10910 | Core i7-11850HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+166%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($75) |
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 i9-10910 and Core i7-11850HE
Core i9-10910
The Core i9-10910 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 21,396 points. Launch price was $488.
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.
Processing Power
The Core i9-10910 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i7-11850HE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-10910 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-10910 versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-11850HE — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Core i9-10910 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i9-10910 uses the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-11850HE uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10910 scores 21,396 against the Core i7-11850HE's 21,365 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i9-10910. L3 cache: 20 MB on the Core i9-10910 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-11850HE.
| Feature | Core i9-10910 | Core i7-11850HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+6% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+71% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 24 MB (total)+20% |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB+100% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-S (2020) | Tiger Lake-H (2021) |
| PassMark | 21,396 | 21,365 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,984 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-10910 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-11850HE uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i9-10910) vs 20 (Core i7-11850HE) — the Core i7-11850HE offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z490,B460 (Core i9-10910) and RM590E,QM580E (Core i7-11850HE).
| Feature | Core i9-10910 | Core i7-11850HE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA1787 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i7-11850HE supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-10910) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11850HE). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Core i9-10910) and UHD Graphics (Core i7-11850HE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11850HE targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i7-11850HE rivals Ryzen Embedded V3000.
| Feature | Core i9-10910 | Core i7-11850HE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | UHD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Embedded/Industrial |
Value Analysis
The Core i9-10910 launched at $488 MSRP, while the Core i7-11850HE debuted at $400. At current prices ($200 vs $75), the Core i7-11850HE is $125 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-10910 delivers 107.0 pts/$ vs 284.9 pts/$ for the Core i7-11850HE — making the Core i7-11850HE the 90.8% better value option.
| Feature | Core i9-10910 | Core i7-11850HE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $488 | $400-18% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $75-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 107.0 | 284.9+166% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2021 |
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