CPU
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Core i9-11950H
M4 (8 cores)
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-11950H
Performance Per Dollar M4 (8 cores)
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-11950H | M4 (8 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-11950H | M4 (8 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i9-11950H and M4 (8 cores)
Core i9-11950H
The Core i9-11950H 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 5 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: 20,699 points. Launch price was $556.
M4 (8 cores)
The M4 (8 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 28 October 2024 (1 year ago). It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.89 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x. Passmark benchmark score: 20,761 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i9-11950H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the M4 (8 cores)'s 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-11950H versus 4 GHz on the M4 (8 cores) — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Core i9-11950H (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.89 GHz). The Core i9-11950H is built on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i9-11950H scores 20,699 against the M4 (8 cores)'s 20,761 — a 0.3% lead for the M4 (8 cores).
| Feature | Core i9-11950H | M4 (8 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+25% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.89 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin | 3 nm-70% |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | — |
| PassMark | 20,699 | 20,761 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-11950H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M4 (8 cores) uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-11950H | M4 (8 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | none |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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