Intel Core i7-11850H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core i7-11850H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 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 9 laptops from $1465, at an average price of $1926.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 56% faster and its entry price is $836 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i7-11850H a good processor?

The Intel Core i7-11850H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 103 of 264 and delivers 31.4% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the H mean in Intel processors?

The H marks Intel's mid line: 45 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core i7-11850H from?

Intel Core i7-11850H came out in 2021.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i7-11850H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen AI 5 340.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i7-11850H cost?

It is currently fitted in 9 laptops from $1465, at an average price of $1926.

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 $836 lower.

Specs

Model i7-11850H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i7
Socket BGA 1787
Motherboard chipset Intel WM590
Boost frequency 4,8 GHz
Cores 8
Number of processors supported 1
Threads 16
Frequency 2,5 GHz
Cache 24 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 W
Configurable TDP-down 12 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency 1,2 GHz
Cache type L3
Configurable TDP-up frequency 3 GHz
Configurable TDP-up 28 W

Performance summary

#103 of 264
Relative performance 31.4%
Laptops 9
Price from $1465
Average price $1926

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 386H 56.8% From $1670 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 55.9% From $1500 AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 48.5% From $1876 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 46.3% From $1000

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