Intel Core i9-11950H vs Intel Core i7-640M

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Performance
Core i9-11950H388% better
16,377.544% of 36,991
Core i7-640M
3,3569% of 36,991

The Core i9-11950H has 388% better performance than the Core i7-640M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i9-11950H204% better
29.4624% of 121.53
Core i7-640M
9.78% of 121.53

The Core i9-11950H has 204% better value for the money than the Core i7-640M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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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 i7-640M CPU

The Intel Core i7-640M is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2010 with a suggested retail price of $346. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Arrandale microarchitecture. The i7-640M is compatible with Intel BGA 1288 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the HD Graphics (Ironlake) integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-640M supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-640M 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 i7-640M 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 2.8 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.5 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 i7-640M includes an integrated graphics solution called HD Graphics (Ironlake). 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 i7-640M has the 500th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 9.07% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,356 score and $346 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 9.7. This is the 196th 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 i9-11950HCore i7-640M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i9Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2021Q3 2010
Launch Price (MSRP)$556$346
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i9-11950H388% better
16,377.544% of 36,991
Core i7-640M
3,3569% of 36,991

The Core i9-11950H has 388% better performance than the Core i7-640M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i9-11950H is ranked 115th with a score of 16,377.5, and the Core i7-640M is ranked 500th with a score of 3,356.

Performance per dollar
Core i9-11950H204% better
29.4624% of 121.53
Core i7-640M
9.78% of 121.53

The Core i9-11950H has 204% better value for the money than the Core i7-640M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i9-11950H is ranked 120th with a performance per dollar of 29.46, and the Core i7-640M is ranked 196th with a performance per dollar of 9.7.

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 i7-11800H16,736+2%
Core i7-10875H16,622+1%
Core i9-11950H16,377.5
Core i7-1370P16,281-1%
Core i9-10980HK16,268-1%
Core i5-5300U3,439-79%
Core i5-5200U3,365.5-79%
Core i7-640M3,356-80%
Pentium Gold 5405U3,148.5-81%
Core i5-L16G73,015-82%

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 i7-1360P32.42+10%
Core i9-11980HK30.63+4%
Core i9-11950H29.46
Core i7-1365U28.34-4%
Core i7-1355U28.03-5%
Core i3-5015U9.87-66%
Core i3-5005U9.86-67%
Core i7-640M9.7-67%
Core i7-5600U9.65-67%
Core m3-6Y309.62-67%

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 i7-640M
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
16,377.5
(+388.01%)
3,356
3DMark Time Spy CPU
7,614.5
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
1,954
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Cinebench R15 Single-Core
242.5
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Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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803
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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424
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
21,341
(+927.99%)
2,076
CPU Mark Single-Thread
3,197
(+132.68%)
1,374
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 i7-640M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size10 nm32 nm
Transistors--382 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 i9-11950HCore i7-640M
SeriesCore i9Core i7
MicroarchitectureTiger Lake-HArrandale
CodenameTiger Lake-HArrandale
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 i9-11950HCore i7-640M
Cores82
Threads164
Clock Speed2.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Turbo Clock5.0 GHz3.5 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz133 MHz
Multiplier21.0x21.0x
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 i7-640M
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 i9-11950HCore i7-640M
SocketIntel BGA 1787Intel BGA 1288
PCI ExpressPCIe 4.0 x20PCIe 2.0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tcase Max72 °C--
TJ Max100 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore i9-11950HCore i7-640M
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 750HD Graphics (Ironlake)
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, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, Turbo Boost, AES-NI, Smart Cache

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