Core i9-11900H vs Core i7-1280P

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 i9-11900H

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

105%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

104%

#136

Core i9-11900H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1280P

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

107%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

105%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

105%

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

101%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

100%

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

97%

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

94%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

93%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

92%

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i9-11900H leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-1280P is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i9-11900H	Core i7-1280P
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($482)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i9-11900H	Core i7-1280P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($482)

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 i9-11900H Benchmark Check

Core i7-1280P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-11900H and Core i7-1280P

Core i9-11900H

The Core i9-11900H 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 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: 20,009 points. Launch price was $546.

Core i7-1280P

The Core i7-1280P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,043 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-11900H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-1280P offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-1280P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i9-11900H versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-1280P — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Core i9-11900H (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i9-11900H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core i7-1280P uses Alder Lake-P (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-11900H scores 20,009 against the Core i7-1280P's 20,043 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-1280P. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i9-11900H	Core i7-1280P
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	14 / 20+75%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+2%	4.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+17%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Alder Lake-P (2022)
PassMark	20,009	20,043

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-11900H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-1280P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.