Xeon w9-3475X vs i7-11850H

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-11850H
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
13.13
Xeon w9-3475X
2023
36 cores / 72 threads, 300 Watt
41.63
+217%

Xeon w9-3475X outperforms Core i7-11850H by a whopping 217% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-11850H and Xeon w9-3475X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking58762
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data27.05
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Tiger Lakeno data
Power efficiency34.8412.89
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-H (2021)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$3,739

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-11850H and Xeon w9-3475X 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)36
Threads1672
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache96K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)82.5 MB
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFinIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data4x 477 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C74 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-11850H and Xeon w9-3475X 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
SocketFCBGA1787FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt300 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-11850H and Xeon w9-3475X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-11850H and Xeon w9-3475X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key+no data
SGX--
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-11850H and Xeon w9-3475X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-11850H and Xeon w9-3475X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size128 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® ProcessorsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-11850H and Xeon w9-3475X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-11850H and Xeon w9-3475X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-11850H and Xeon w9-3475X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-11850H and Xeon w9-3475X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes20112

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.

i7-11850H 13.13
Xeon w9-3475X 41.63
+217%

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.

i7-11850H 20459
Xeon w9-3475X 64889
+217%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-11850H 1946
+2.6%
Xeon w9-3475X 1896

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-11850H 7991
Xeon w9-3475X 15840
+98.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.13 41.63
Recency 11 May 2021 15 February 2023
Physical cores 8 36
Threads 16 72
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 300 Watt

i7-11850H has 757.1% lower power consumption.

Xeon w9-3475X, on the other hand, has a 217.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 350% more physical cores and 350% more threads.

The Xeon w9-3475X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-11850H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-11850H is a notebook processor while Xeon w9-3475X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-11850H and Xeon w9-3475X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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