Core Ultra 5 115U vs Core i7-11375H

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. The Core Ultra 5 115U is positioned at rank 779 and the Core i7-11375H is on rank 210, so the Core i7-11375H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Ultra 5 115U

#767

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1146%

#768

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1129%

#769

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1037%

#770

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1032%

#771

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1023%

#773

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

988%

#774

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

947%

#775

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

945%

#776

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

920%

#779

Core Ultra 5 115U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11375H

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#198

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

375%

#199

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

370%

#200

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

339%

#201

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

338%

#202

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

335%

#204

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

323%

#205

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

310%

#206

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

309%

#207

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

301%

#210

Core i7-11375H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-11375H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core Ultra 5 115U in both compute-intensive tasks (1.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 115U	Core i7-11375H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Meteor Lake (2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core Ultra 5 115U	Core i7-11375H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 Ultra 5 115U Benchmark Check

Core i7-11375H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 115U and Core i7-11375H

Core Ultra 5 115U

The Core Ultra 5 115U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 10 MB. Memory support: DDR5 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 11,518 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-11375H

The Core i7-11375H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,732 points. Launch price was $482.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 115U packs 8 cores / 10 threads, while the Core i7-11375H offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core Ultra 5 115U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 115U versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-11375H — a 17.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-11375H (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 115U uses the Meteor Lake (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i7-11375H uses Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 115U scores 11,518 against the Core i7-11375H's 11,732 — a 1.8% lead for the Core i7-11375H. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 115U vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-11375H.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 115U	Core i7-11375H
Cores / Threads	8 / 10+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	5 GHz+19%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	3 GHz+100%
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)	12 MB (total)+20%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+60%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	7 nm-30%	10 nm SuperFin
Architecture	Meteor Lake (2023)	Tiger Lake-H35 (2021)
PassMark	11,518	11,732+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 115U uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-11375H uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.