i9-11950H vs i7-11800H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-11800H
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
12.84
Core i9-11950H
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
13.32
+3.7%

Core i9-11950H outperforms Core i7-11800H by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-11800H and Core i9-11950H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking602565
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesTiger LakeIntel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency34.7436.04
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-H (2021)Tiger Lake-H (2021)
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)11 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$395no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-11800H and Core i9-11950H basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed1.9 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache80 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFin10 nm SuperFin
Die size190 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-11800H and Core i9-11950H compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1787FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-11800H and Core i9-11950H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-11800H and Core i9-11950H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
Secure Key++
SGX--
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-11800H and Core i9-11950H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-11800H and Core i9-11950H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/s51.2 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHz1.45 GHz
Execution Units3232

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-11800H and Core i9-11950H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-11800H and Core i9-11950H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hz7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-11800H and Core i9-11950H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-11800H and Core i9-11950H.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-11800H 12.84
i9-11950H 13.32
+3.7%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-11800H 20394
i9-11950H 21152
+3.7%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i7-11800H 1936
i9-11950H 1954
+0.9%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i7-11800H 227
i9-11950H 243
+6.8%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-11800H 8905
+11.7%
i9-11950H 7969

Blender(-)

i7-11800H 261
+2.8%
i9-11950H 254

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-11800H 1572
i9-11950H 1631
+3.8%

7-Zip Single

i7-11800H 5509
i9-11950H 5773
+4.8%

7-Zip

i7-11800H 49080
i9-11950H 50060
+2%

WebXPRT 3

i7-11800H 262
i9-11950H 273
+4%

CrossMark Overall

i7-11800H 1569
+0.2%
i9-11950H 1566

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.84 13.32
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 35 Watt

i9-11950H has a 3.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 28.6% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-11800H and Core i9-11950H.


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