Intel Core i9-11950H vs Intel Core i7-1255U

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Performance
Core i9-11950H10% better
16,377.544% of 36,991
Core i7-1255U
14,909.540% of 36,991

The Core i9-11950H has 10% better performance than the Core i7-1255U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i9-11950H
29.4624% of 121.53
Core i7-1255U
No data available

The Core i9-11950H has 24% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i9-11950H CPU

The Intel Core i9-11950H is an end-of-life 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2021 with a suggested retail price of $556. It is part of Intel's Core i9 lineup, which is based on the Tiger Lake-H microarchitecture. The i9-11950H 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 i9-11950H supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i9-11950H 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 i9-11950H 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 2.1 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.0 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 i9-11950H 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 i9-11950H has the 115th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 44.27% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 16,377.5 score and $556 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 29.46. This is the 120th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Core i7-1255U CPU

The Intel Core i7-1255U is a 10-core (12-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2022. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Alder Lake-U microarchitecture. The i7-1255U is compatible with Intel BGA 1744 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the Iris Xe 96EU integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-1255U supports DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-1255U 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 12 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-1255U features 10 total cores which can process 12 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The 10 cores consist of 2 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores. P-Cores are designed for high-performance tasks and E-Cores are intended for efficiency and lighter tasks. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1700.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 4.7 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 i7-1255U includes an integrated graphics solution called Iris Xe 96EU. 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

The Core i7-1255U has the 143rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 40.31% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

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

InfoCore i9-11950HCore i7-1255U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i9Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2021Q1 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)$556--
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i9-11950H10% better
16,377.544% of 36,991
Core i7-1255U
14,909.540% of 36,991

The Core i9-11950H has 10% better performance than the Core i7-1255U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i9-11950H is ranked 115th with a score of 16,377.5, and the Core i7-1255U is ranked 143rd with a score of 14,909.5.

Performance per dollar
Core i9-11950H
29.4624% of 121.53
Core i7-1255U
No data available

The Core i9-11950H has 56% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i9-11950H's 29.46 performance per dollar ranks it 120th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

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.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i9-11950H or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-11800H16,736+2%
Core i7-10875H16,622+1%
Core i9-11950H16,377.5
Core i7-1370P16,281-1%
Core i9-10980HK16,268-1%
Ryzen 9 5900HS15,002-8%
Ryzen 7 4800HS14,924-9%
Core i7-1255U14,909.5-9%
Core i9-10885H14,291-13%
Ryzen 7 6800U14,280-13%

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.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i9-11950H orCore i7-1255U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i9-13905H34.28+16%
Core i9-11900H34.22+16%
Core i5-11300H34.08+16%
Core i7-1360P32.42+10%
Core i9-11980HK30.63+4%
Core i9-11950H29.46
Core i7-1365U28.34-4%
Core i7-1355U28.03-5%
Xeon E-2276M27.93-5%
Core i7-11370H27.51-7%

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 i9-11950HCore i7-1255U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
16,377.5
(+9.85%)
14,909.5
3DMark Time Spy CPU
7,614.5
(+25.51%)
6,067
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
1,954
(+40.73%)
1,388.5
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
242.5
(+1.89%)
238
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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7,914
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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2,313
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
21,341
(+55.25%)
13,746
CPU Mark Single-Thread
3,197
3,292
(+2.97%)
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 i9-11950HCore i7-1255U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size10 nm10 nm

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 i9-11950HCore i7-1255U
SeriesCore i9Core i7
MicroarchitectureTiger Lake-HAlder Lake-U
CodenameTiger Lake-HAlder Lake-U
Memory SupportDDR4DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
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 i9-11950HCore i7-1255U
Cores810
Threads1612
Performance Cores (P-cores)--2
Efficient Cores (E-cores)--8
Clock Speed2.1 GHz1700.0 MHz
Turbo Clock5.0 GHz4.7 GHz
P-core Clock--1700.0 MHz
P-core Turbo Clock--4.7 GHz
E-core Clock Speed--1200.0 MHz
E-core Turbo Clock--3.5 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier21.0x17.0x
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 i9-11950HCore i7-1255U
L1 Cache80 KB80 KB
L2 Cache1.25 MB1.25 MB
L3 Cache24 MB12 MB
E-core L1 Cache--96 KB
E-core L2 Cache--2 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 i9-11950HCore i7-1255U
SocketIntel BGA 1787Intel BGA 1744
PCI ExpressPCIe 4.0 x20PCIe 4.0 x20
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W15 W
Power Limit 1 (PL1)--15 W
Power Limit 2 (PL2)--55 W
Tcase Max72 °C--
TJ Max100 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore i9-11950HCore i7-1255U
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 750Iris Xe 96EU
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, SIPP, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, Boost 3.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX, RdRand, TBT 2.0

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