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Intel Core i7-11370H: Architecture, Performance, and Use Cases in 2025

Analysis of the relevance of the Tiger Lake processor for modern tasks

1. Architecture and Manufacturing Process: 10 nm SuperFin and Hybrid Capabilities

The Intel Core i7-11370H processor, released in 2021, remains popular in budget and mid-range laptops due to its balanced architecture.

- Cores and Threads: 4 cores and 8 threads (Hyper-Threading). Base clock speed — 3.3 GHz, maximum turbo frequency — 4.8 GHz. By 2025, 4 cores may seem modest, but the high clock speed compensates for this in single-threaded tasks.

- 10 nm SuperFin Process: An improved version of Intel's 10 nm technology with increased transistor density and energy efficiency. This has reduced heat generation and increased performance per watt.

- Integrated Graphics Iris Xe: 96 EUs (execution units), support for DirectX 12, 4K displays, and AV1 decoding. By 2025, this is sufficient for casual gaming (e.g., Fortnite on low settings) and graphics work in Adobe Photoshop.

Example: In laptops like the ASUS ZenBook 14 (2025, $800–900), the i7-11370H combines with 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD, providing quick app loading and smooth performance in Adobe Premiere Pro for 1080p video editing.

2. TDP 28 W: Balancing Performance and Battery Life

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 28 W indicates its suitability for thin ultrabooks and compact workstations.

- Thermal Package: The processor is optimized for devices with passive or compact active cooling. In turbo mode (up to 4.8 GHz), it consumes up to 40 W briefly, but under sustained load, stabilizes at 28–35 W.

- Energy Efficiency: Intel's Dynamic Tuning 2.0 and Speed Shift technologies adaptively adjust the frequency based on the load, which is critical for laptops with a battery capacity of 50–60 Wh.

Tip: When purchasing, check the cooling system. For instance, the Dell XPS 13 (2025, $950) with the i7-11370H does not overheat thanks to dual fans, while the cheaper Acer Swift 3 (2025, $700) may throttle under sustained rendering.

3. Performance: Real-World Use Cases

Office and Multimedia

- Running 20+ tabs in Chrome, Microsoft Teams, and Excel — no lag.

- 4K video in VLC or YouTube — GPU load does not exceed 40%.

Gaming

- CS2: 60–70 FPS at medium settings (720p).

- Genshin Impact: 40–45 FPS (low settings, 1080p).

Turbo Mode

Under transient loads (e.g., file archiving), the processor maintains 4.5–4.8 GHz for up to 30 seconds, then reduces the frequency to 3.8–4.0 GHz.

Example: For editing a 15-minute video in DaVinci Resolve, the i7-11370H takes about 25 minutes — reasonable for beginner videographers, but professionals might prefer a CPU with 6+ cores.

4. Use Cases: Who is the i7-11370H Suitable for in 2025?

- Students and Office Workers: For working with documents, Zoom conferences, and light creativity (Canva, Photoshop).

- Mobile Gamers: Only for casual gaming or streaming via cloud services (GeForce Now).

- Travelers: Ultrabooks weighing up to 1.3 kg with this CPU (e.g., Lenovo Yoga Slim 7, $850) offer 8–10 hours of battery life.

Limitations: Not suitable for 3D modeling in Blender, streaming encoding in OBS (1080p 60 FPS), or gaming at the level of Cyberpunk 2077.

5. Battery Life: How TDP Affects Usage Time

Under typical load (brightness 50%, Wi-Fi, browser):

- Laptops with a 60 Wh battery — up to 9 hours.

- In maximum performance mode — 2.5–3 hours.

Energy-saving Technologies:

- Intel Adaptix: Dynamic power management.

- Connected Standby: Background updates during sleep mode without battery drain.

Tip: Disable Turbo Boost in power settings to increase battery life by 15–20%.

6. Comparison with Competitors

- AMD Ryzen 5 5600U (Zen 3): Better in multi-threaded tasks (6 cores) but weaker in single-threaded performance (Geekbench 6 Single Core ~1500). Laptops with Ryzen 5 are often cheaper ($650–750).

- Apple M1: Higher battery life (up to 15 hours) and performance in applications optimized for macOS, but limited compatibility with Windows software.

- Intel Core i5-1240P (Alder Lake): 15–20% faster in multitasking due to hybrid architecture but more expensive ($1000+).

Conclusion: The i7-11370H in 2025 is a choice for those looking for an affordable Windows laptop with good single-threaded performance.

7. Pros and Cons

Strengths:

- High turbo frequency.

- Support for Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 6.

- Affordable laptop prices ($700–900).

Weaknesses:

- Only 4 cores — a limitation in multi-threaded scenarios.

- Iris Xe graphics lag behind AMD Radeon 680M and Apple M1 GPU.

8. Laptop Selection Recommendations

- Ultrabooks: Pay attention to weight (up to 1.5 kg) and screen quality (IPS, 100% sRGB). Example: HP Envy 13 (2025, $799).

- Budget Gaming Models: Look for versions with a discrete graphics card (NVIDIA MX550 or RTX 2050). Example: MSI Modern 15 (2025, $899).

- Workstations: Choose models with 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB SSD.

Important: Check for RAM and SSD upgrade slots — many ultrabooks have soldered memory.

9. Final Conclusion

The Intel Core i7-11370H in 2025 is an optimal option for:

- Users who value portability and speed in everyday tasks.

- Budget gamers willing to compromise on graphics settings.

- Those who don't want to overpay for the latest models but appreciate the stability of the Windows ecosystem.

Key Benefits: Price-performance ratio, battery life, support for modern interfaces (Thunderbolt 4), and sufficient power for most less demanding scenarios.

Basic

Label Name

Intel

Platform

Mobile

Launch Date

January 2021

Model Name

The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.

i7-11370H

Code Name

Tiger Lake

CPU Specifications

Total Cores

Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).

Total Threads

Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.

Max Turbo Frequency

Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.

4.80 GHz

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.

2.0

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.

Yes

L3 Cache

12 MB

CPU Socket

The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.

FCBGA1449 | FCLGA1449

Technology

Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.

10 nm SuperFin

TDP

28 W

Max. Operating Temperature

Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.

100°C

Instruction Set

The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.

64-bit

Microprocessor PCIe Revision

Gen 4

Memory Specifications

Memory Type

Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.

DDR4-3200 | LPDDR4x-4267

Max Memory Size

Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.

64 GB

Memory Channels

The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.

Bus Speed

4 GT/s

ECC Memory Supported

ECC Memory Supported indicates processor support for Error-Correcting Code memory. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model

An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.

Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics

Graphics Frequency

Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.

1.35 GHz

DirectX Support

DirectX* Support indicates support for a specific version of Microsoft’s collection of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for handling multimedia compute tasks.

12.1

Execution Units

The Execution Unit is the foundational building block of Intel’s graphics architecture. Execution Units are compute processors optimized for simultaneous Multi-Threading for high throughput compute power.

Max Resolution (HDMI)

Max Resolution (HDMI) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the HDMI interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096x2304@60Hz

Max Resolution (DP)

Max Resolution (DP) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the DP interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

7680x4320@60Hz

Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)

Max Resolution (Integrated Flat Panel) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor for a device with an integrated flat panel (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your device.

4096x2304@60Hz

Number of Displays Supported

Graphics Output

Graphics Output defines the interfaces available to communicate with display devices.

eDP 1.4b | MIPI-DSI 2.0 | DP 1.4 | HDMI 2.0b

Miscellaneous

Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) on CPU

A new set of embedded processor technologies designed to accelerate AI deep learning use cases. It extends Intel AVX-512 with a new Vector Neural Network Instruction (VNNI) that significantly increases deep learning inference performance over previous generations.

Yes

Intel Image Processing Unit

6.0

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.

Yes

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.

Yes

Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)

Intel® Standard Manageability is the manageability solution for Intel vPro® Essentials platforms and is a subset of Intel® AMT with out-of-band management over Ethernet and Wi-Fi, but no KVM or new life cycle management features.

Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX2 | Intel® AVX-512

Cache

CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.

12 MB Intel® Smart Cache

Intel AES New Instructions

Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.

Yes

Intel High Definition Audio

Yes

Intel Volume Management Device (VMD)

Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) provides a common, robust method of hot plug and LED management for NVMe-based solid state drives.

Yes

Intel Boot Guard

Intel® Device Protection Technology with Boot Guard helps protect the system’s pre-OS environment from viruses and malicious software attacks.

Yes

Intel Clear Video HD Technology

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, like its predecessor, Intel® Clear Video Technology, is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture. Intel® Clear Video HD Technology adds video quality enhancements for richer color and more realistic skin tones.

Yes

Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel® Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.

Yes

Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology

CET - Intel Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) helps protect against the misuse of legitimate code snippets through return-oriented programming (ROP) control-flow hijacking attacks.

Yes

Intel OS Guard

Yes

OpenGL Support

OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-language, multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for rendering 2D and 3D vector graphics.

4.6

OpenCL Support

OpenCL (Open Computing Language) is a multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for heterogeneous parallel programming.

3.0

Intel Quick Sync Video

Intel® Quick Sync Video delivers fast conversion of video for portable media players, online sharing, and video editing and authoring.

Yes

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6

Single Core Score

1730

Geekbench 6

Multi Core Score

5452

Geekbench 5

Single Core Score

1192

Geekbench 5

Multi Core Score

4232

Passmark CPU

Single Core Score

2944

Passmark CPU

Multi Core Score

11733

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core

Core i5-1335U

1957 +13.1%

Xeon w3-2423

1852 +7.1%

Core i7-11370H

1730

Core i7-9700KF

1659 -4.1%

Core i5-1135G7

1603 -7.3%

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

6213 +14%

Core i5-10400F

5750 +5.5%

Core i7-11370H

5452

Xeon E-2234

5117 -6.1%

Xeon E5-2643

4836 -11.3%

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Core i7-1265UE

1272 +6.7%

Xeon E-2234

1229 +3.1%

Core i7-11370H

1192

Ryzen 5 4500

1160 -2.7%

Xeon W-10855M

1128 -5.4%

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Core i5-10500E

4678 +10.5%

Xeon Gold 5120

4454 +5.2%

Core i7-11370H

4232

Core i7-8569U

3983 -5.9%

Xeon E-2224G

3801 -10.2%

Passmark CPU Single Core

Core i9-10900KF

3130 +6.3%

Core i9-10900F

3041 +3.3%

Core i7-11370H

2944

Ryzen 5 5625U

2889 -1.9%

Core i5-11300H

2811 -4.5%

Passmark CPU Multi Core

Ryzen 5 3500X

13193 +12.4%

Xeon W-11555MLE

12591 +7.3%

Core i7-11370H

11733

Ryzen 3 4100

11077 -5.6%

Xeon W-2225

10599 -9.7%