Intel Core i7-11800H vs Intel Core i7-5500U

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Performance
Core i7-11800H318% better
16,73645% of 36,991
Core i7-5500U
4,00811% of 36,991

The Core i7-11800H has 318% better performance than the Core i7-5500U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-11800H315% better
42.3735% of 121.53
Core i7-5500U
10.28% of 121.53

The Core i7-11800H has 315% better value for the money than the Core i7-5500U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i7-11800H CPU

The Intel Core i7-11800H is a 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2021 with a suggested retail price of $395. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Tiger Lake-H microarchitecture. The i7-11800H is compatible with Intel BGA 1787 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 750 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-11800H supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-11800H has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1.25 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 24 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-11800H features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1900.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 4.6 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-11800H includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 750. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-11800H has the 108th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 45.24% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 16,736 score and $395 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 42.37. This is the 66th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Core i7-5500U CPU

The Intel Core i7-5500U is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2015 with a suggested retail price of $393. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i7-5500U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 5500 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-5500U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-5500U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-5500U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.4 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-5500U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 5500. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-5500U has the 451st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 10.84% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 4,008 score and $393 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.2. This is the 192nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i7-11800HCore i7-5500U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i7Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2021Q1 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)$395$393
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-11800H318% better
16,73645% of 36,991
Core i7-5500U
4,00811% of 36,991

The Core i7-11800H has 318% better performance than the Core i7-5500U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-11800H is ranked 108th with a score of 16,736, and the Core i7-5500U is ranked 451st with a score of 4,008.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-11800H315% better
42.3735% of 121.53
Core i7-5500U
10.28% of 121.53

The Core i7-11800H has 315% better value for the money than the Core i7-5500U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-11800H is ranked 66th with a performance per dollar of 42.37, and the Core i7-5500U is ranked 192nd with a performance per dollar of 10.2.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i9-11900H18,686+12%
Core i9-11980HK17,855.5+7%
Core i7-11800H16,736
Core i7-10875H16,622-1%
Core i9-11950H16,377.5-2%
Celeron J40254,284-74%
Core i3-8145U4,267.5-75%
Core i7-5500U4,008-76%
Core i7-820QM4,002-76%
Core i7-720QM3,936-76%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-11400H45.95+8%
Core i5-1340P44.87+6%
Core i7-11800H42.37
Core i5-1350P42.22-0%
Core i7-11850H40.9-3%
Core i3-5010U10.68-75%
Core i7-5557U10.38-75%
Core i7-5500U10.2-76%
Core i3-5015U9.87-77%
Core i3-5005U9.86-77%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i7-11800HCore i7-5500U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
16,736
(+317.56%)
4,008
3DMark Time Spy CPU
9,307.5
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
1,936
(+569.9%)
289
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
227
(+87.6%)
121
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
9,253.5
(+448.84%)
1,686
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
2,192.5
(+149.15%)
880
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
20,554
(+638.82%)
2,782
CPU Mark Single-Thread
3,082
(+86.34%)
1,654
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i7-11800HCore i7-5500U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size10 nm14 nm
Transistors--1,300 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i7-11800HCore i7-5500U
SeriesCore i7Core i7
MicroarchitectureTiger Lake-HBroadwell-U
CodenameTiger Lake-HBroadwell-U
Memory SupportDDR4DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i7-11800HCore i7-5500U
Cores82
Threads164
Clock Speed1900.0 MHz2.4 GHz
Turbo Clock4.6 GHz3.0 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier19.0x24.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i7-11800HCore i7-5500U
L1 Cache80 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1.25 MB256 KB
L3 Cache24 MB4 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i7-11800HCore i7-5500U
SocketIntel BGA 1787Intel BGA 1168
PCI ExpressPCIe 4.0 x20PCIe 2.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W15 W
Tcase Max72 °C105 °C
TJ Max100 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i7-11800HCore i7-5500U
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 750Intel HD 5500
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, Boost 3.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-d, VT-x, Smart Cache, ADX, RDSEED, PREFETCHW, HTT, Boost 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.