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Intel Core i7-11800H

Intel Core i7-11800H: Tiger Lake Power for Hybrid Tasks

Relevant as of April 2025

Architecture and Process Technology: 10 nm SuperFin and 8 cores for Multitasking

The Intel Core i7-11800H processor, released in 2021, remains relevant in 2025 due to its balanced architecture. It is built on a 10 nm SuperFin technology, offering high transistor density and energy efficiency. Key features include:

- 8 cores and 16 threads (Hyper-Threading) with a base frequency of 2.3 GHz and a turbo boost of up to 4.6 GHz;

- 24 MB of L3 cache — double that of the previous generation Comet Lake (i7-10875H);

- Integrated Intel UHD graphics for the 11th generation with 32 EU (Execution Units) and support for 4K@60 Hz.

The Willow Cove architecture (part of the Tiger Lake-H platform) is optimized for gaming and professional tasks. For instance, support for PCIe 4.0 allows connecting SSDs with throughput up to 7 GB/s, which is critical for video editing. The built-in GPU handles lightweight games like CS:GO (60-80 FPS at medium settings), but a discrete graphics card is necessary for AAA titles.

Power Consumption and TDP: A Balance Between Power and Portability

The nominal TDP of the processor is 35 W, but in turbo mode, consumption can reach 65–70 W. This requires a well-thought-out cooling system. For example, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (2025) utilizes hybrid cooling with two fans, keeping temperatures under load within 85–90°C.

Tip: When choosing a laptop with the i7-11800H, pay attention to the thickness of the chassis. In compact devices (like the Dell XPS 15), the processor may throttle due to overheating, lowering frequencies to 3.8 GHz. This issue does not occur in gaming models (like the MSI GP66).

Performance: From Office Work to 4K Rendering

Geekbench 6 highlights the strengths of the chip:

- 1894 points in single-threaded tests — comparable to the Apple M1 Pro (1850 points);

- 7864 points in multi-threaded — slightly below the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (8100 points).

Real-world tasks:

- Office Work: Running 50+ tabs in Chrome, concurrently working with Excel and Photoshop — the processor remains responsive.

- Multimedia: Rendering a 10-minute 4K video in Premiere Pro takes about 12 minutes compared to around 15 minutes with the i7-10750H.

- Gaming: Paired with an RTX 3060 in Cyberpunk 2077 (Ultra, DLSS) — stable 60 FPS.

Turbo mode activates during short-term loads (e.g., launching a game), but in prolonged scenarios (like rendering), frequencies drop by 10–15%.

Usage Scenarios: Who is the i7-11800H Suitable For?

1. Gamers: When paired with a GPU like the RTX 3060 or better, the processor reveals its potential in games with complex AI populations (e.g., Horizon Forbidden West).

2. Creative Professionals: Editors and 3D designers will appreciate the rendering speed and Thunderbolt 4 support for external storage.

3. Students and Hybrid Users: Multitasking + battery life of up to 8 hours in web browsing mode.

Example: The Acer Predator Helios 300 (i7-11800H + RTX 3070) in 2025 is priced at $1200–$1400 and is suitable for streaming and editing.

Battery Life: How Long Will the Battery Last?

With a TDP of 35 W, battery life greatly depends on the tasks:

- YouTube viewing (1080p): 6–7 hours (80 Wh battery);

- AutoCAD work: 2.5–3 hours;

- Sleep mode with active Wi-Fi: Up to 10 days.

Power-saving technologies include:

- Intel Speed Shift — dynamic frequency adjustment to reduce power consumption;

- Dynamic Tuning 2.0 — adaptation to thermal conditions.

Important: In ultrabooks (like the HP Spectre x360), battery life is higher (up to 9 hours) due to optimized BIOS and low-power screens.

Comparison with Competitors: AMD, Apple, and Previous Generations

- AMD Ryzen 7 5800H: Better in multi-threaded tasks (+7%), but weaker in single-threaded (-10%). Price is similar.

- Apple M1 Pro: More energy-efficient (18 hours of battery life), but limited compatibility with Windows software.

- Intel Core i7-12800H (Alder Lake): 20% faster in multi-threading but costs $200–$300 more.

Conclusion for 2025: The i7-11800H is a solid choice for those seeking a balance of price and performance. Laptops based on it currently cost $900–$1300, while equivalents with Alder Lake start at $1400.

Pros and Cons: Is It Worth Buying in 2025?

Strengths:

- High single-threaded performance for games and applications;

- Support for PCIe 4.0 and Thunderbolt 4;

- Affordable price in the new and used device segment.

Weaknesses:

- Heating under prolonged loads;

- Integrated graphics are weaker compared to AMD Radeon RX Vega 7;

- Lags behind the new Ryzen 7000 in multi-threading.

Laptop Selection Recommendations

1. Gaming Laptop: Look for models with effective cooling (at least 4 heat pipes) and a GPU no lower than the RTX 3060. Example: Lenovo Legion 5 Pro ($1100–$1300).

2. Workstation: Requires 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD (PCIe 4.0). Recommended: MSI Creator Z16 ($1500).

3. Ultrabook: Focus on weight (up to 1.8 kg) and a screen with high PPI. The Huawei MateBook X Pro (2025) is a good option at $1300.

Tip: Ensure your laptop supports DDR4-3200 MHz to unlock the processor's potential.

Final Conclusion: Who Is the i7-11800H For?

The processor is ideal for those needing versatility:

- Gamers on a budget;

- Freelancers working with graphics and code;

- Users valuing system responsiveness.

Key Benefits: Power for most tasks in 2025, compatibility with modern standards, and optimal price-to-performance ratio. If you are not willing to pay extra for Alder Lake or Ryzen 7000, the i7-11800H is a reasonable choice.

Basic

Label Name

Intel

Platform

Mobile

Launch Date

May 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.

i7-11800H

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.

4.60 GHz

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

24 MB

CPU Socket

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

FCBGA1787

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

35 W

Max. Operating Temperature

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

100°C

Number of PCI Express Lanes

A PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signaling pairs, one for receiving data, one for transmitting data, and is the basic unit of the PCIe bus. Max # of PCI Express Lanes is the total number of supported lanes.

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

PCI Express Configurations

PCI Express (PCIe) Configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to link to PCIe devices.

Up to 1x16+1x4 | 2x8+1x4 | 1x8+3x4

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.

Up to 3200 MT/s

Max Memory Size

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

128 GB

Memory Channels

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

Bus Speed

8 GT/s

Max Memory Bandwidth

Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).

51.2 GB/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® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors

Graphics Base Frequency

Graphics Base frequency refers to the rated/guaranteed graphics render clock frequency in MHz.

350 MHz

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.

1.45 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 | DP 1.4 | HDMI 2.0b

Miscellaneous

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.

24 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 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 Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost)

Yes

Intel Flex Memory Access

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

1894

Geekbench 6

Multi Core Score

7864

Geekbench 5

Single Core Score

1491

Geekbench 5

Multi Core Score

7884

Passmark CPU

Single Core Score

3088

Passmark CPU

Multi Core Score

20636

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core

Core i5-12450HX

2080 +9.8%

Core i5-11400F

1995 +5.3%

Core i7-11800H

1894

Xeon Gold 6438N

1768 -6.7%

Xeon Gold 6544Y

1685 -11%

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

8729 +11%

4800S

8323 +5.8%

Core i7-11800H

7864

Core i3-12100E

7422 -5.6%

Xeon E7-4880 v2

6958 -11.5%

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Core i5-1250P

1629 +9.3%

Core i5-1245UL

1569 +5.2%

Core i7-11800H

1491

Ryzen 7 5700G

1430 -4.1%

Xeon w3-2425

1360 -8.8%

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Ryzen 9 5900H

8790 +11.5%

Xeon W-3225

8269 +4.9%

Core i7-11800H

7884

Xeon E5-1660 v3

7477 -5.2%

Opteron 6278

7118 -9.7%

Passmark CPU Single Core

Core i7-1265U

3228 +4.5%

Ryzen 3 7440U

3186 +3.2%

Core i7-11800H

3088

Core i5-11400H

3014 -2.4%

Core i5-10600KF

2934 -5%

Passmark CPU Multi Core

Xeon Gold 6132

22110 +7.1%

Xeon Gold 6136

21413 +3.8%

Core i7-11800H

20636

Core Ultra 7 255U

19791 -4.1%

Ryzen 9 4900H

19186 -7%