Intel Core i7-11800H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core i7-11800H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (35 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2021.

It is currently fitted in 26 laptops from $799, at an average price of $1972.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 56% faster and its entry price is $170 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i7-11800H a good processor?

The Intel Core i7-11800H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (35 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 109 of 273 and delivers 31.3% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the H mean in Intel processors?

The H marks Intel's mid line: 35 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core i7-11800H from?

Intel Core i7-11800H came out in 2021.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i7-11800H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen AI 5 340.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i7-11800H cost?

It is currently fitted in 26 laptops from $799, at an average price of $1972.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 56% faster and its entry price is $170 lower.

Specs

Model i7-11800H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i7
Socket BGA 1787
System bus rate 8 GT/s
Motherboard chipset Intel HM570
Boost frequency 4,6 GHz
Cores 8
Number of processors supported 1
Threads 16
Frequency 2,3 GHz
Cache 24 MB
Lithography 10 nm
Operating modes 64-bit
Codename Tiger Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 20
PCI Express configurations 1x4,1x8,1x16,2x8,3x4
Configurable TDP-down 35 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Configurable TDP-down frequency 1,9 GHz
Cache type Smart Cache
Configurable TDP-up frequency 2,3 GHz
Configurable TDP-up 45 W

Performance summary

#109 of 273
Relative performance 31.3%
Laptops 26
Price from $799
Average price $1972

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 46.3% From $950 Intel Core 9 270H 46.0% From $967 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 45.3% From $763 AMD Ryzen 7 260 45.0% From $910

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