Core i5-11300H
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Core i5-11300H

Intel

PassMark

10,792

11 January 2021 (4 years ago)
28 Watt
Tiger Lake-H35 (2021)

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.

Overview

The Core i5-11300H 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 10,792 points. Launch price was $149.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Core i5-11300H across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080p
low156 FPS
medium135 FPS
high112 FPS
ultra92 FPS
1440p
low107 FPS
medium93 FPS
high77 FPS
ultra63 FPS
4k
low63 FPS
medium53 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra35 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low270 FPS
medium267 FPS
high238 FPS
ultra201 FPS
1440p
low270 FPS
medium236 FPS
high214 FPS
ultra178 FPS
4k
low225 FPS
medium189 FPS
high157 FPS
ultra128 FPS
Deadlock

Deadlock

1080p
low131 FPS
medium111 FPS
high99 FPS
ultra73 FPS
1440p
low121 FPS
medium105 FPS
high94 FPS
ultra67 FPS
4k
low63 FPS
medium53 FPS
high46 FPS
ultra38 FPS
Dota 2

Dota 2

1080p
low270 FPS
medium270 FPS
high270 FPS
ultra270 FPS
1440p
low270 FPS
medium270 FPS
high255 FPS
ultra231 FPS
4k
low218 FPS
medium198 FPS
high189 FPS
ultra160 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low270 FPS
medium270 FPS
high270 FPS
ultra270 FPS
1440p
low270 FPS
medium270 FPS
high270 FPS
ultra270 FPS
4k
low270 FPS
medium270 FPS
high270 FPS
ultra255 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2

1080p
low270 FPS
medium270 FPS
high270 FPS
ultra270 FPS
1440p
low270 FPS
medium270 FPS
high270 FPS
ultra270 FPS
4k
low270 FPS
medium270 FPS
high254 FPS
ultra225 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low176 FPS
medium147 FPS
high119 FPS
ultra97 FPS
1440p
low151 FPS
medium122 FPS
high98 FPS
ultra79 FPS
4k
low85 FPS
medium75 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra45 FPS
Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia

1080p
low270 FPS
medium270 FPS
high270 FPS
ultra254 FPS
1440p
low270 FPS
medium270 FPS
high270 FPS
ultra248 FPS
4k
low202 FPS
medium197 FPS
high190 FPS
ultra145 FPS
Rust

Rust

1080p
low174 FPS
medium147 FPS
high122 FPS
ultra112 FPS
1440p
low145 FPS
medium124 FPS
high99 FPS
ultra83 FPS
4k
low52 FPS
medium42 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra23 FPS
Terraria

Terraria

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra59 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Core i5-11300H specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Core i5-11300H is a 4-core / 8-thread processor based on the Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm SuperFin process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.4 GHz from a base frequency of 2.6 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 8 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 1.25 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 80K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 10,792, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Aging generation product.

SpecificationCore i5-11300H
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units4C / 8T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost4.4 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency2.6 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designTiger Lake-H35 (2021)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient10 nm SuperFin
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores8 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data1.25 MB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache80K (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor146.1 mm2
Bus SpeedData bus frequency4 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleYes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score10,792
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11300H fits into the FCBGA1449 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR4 memory.

SpecificationCore i5-11300H
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorLaptop
SocketMotherboard socket requiredFCBGA1449
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 4.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR4
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1
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Power & Cooling

The Core i5-11300H has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 28 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationCore i5-11300H
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload28 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1254 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationCore i5-11300H
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$149
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#1254
Release DateLaunch date11 January 2021 (4 years ago)
Release Year2021
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

TypeLaptop
DesignerIntel
Launch Price$149
ManufacturerIntel
Release Date11 January 2021 (4 years ago)
Architecture CodenameTiger Lake-H35 (2021)
Performance Ranking Position1254

Technical Specifications

14 specs

Cores4
Threads8
Die Size146.1 mm2
L1 Cache80K (per core)
L2 Cache1.25 MB (per core)
L3 Cache8 MB (total)
Bus Speed4 GT/s
Max Frequency4.4 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Base Frequency2.6 GHz
Process Technology10 nm SuperFin
Max Core Temperature100 °C
Windows 11 Compatible+
Max Case Temperature (TCase)72 °C

Compatibility

4 specs

SocketFCBGA1449
PCIe GenerationPCIe 4.0
Power Consumption (TDP)28 Watt
Max Processors In Config1

Memory

3 specs

RAM TypesDDR4
Memory Channels2
Max Memory Capacity64 GB

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