Ultra 7 256V vs i7-11850H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-11850H
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
12.86
+2.4%
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.56

Core i7-11850H outperforms Core Ultra 7 256V by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-11850H and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking600619
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Tiger Lakeno data
Power efficiency34.7769.92
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-H (2021)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-11850H and Core Ultra 7 256V basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s37 MHz
L1 cache96K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFin3 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-11850H and Core Ultra 7 256V compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1787Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-11850H and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-

Security technologies

Core i7-11850H and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
Secure Key+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-11850H and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-11850H and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel ProcessorsArc 140V
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-11850H and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-11850H and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-11850H and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-11850H and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes204

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-11850H 12.86
+2.4%
Ultra 7 256V 12.56

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-11850H 20424
+2.4%
Ultra 7 256V 19947

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-11850H 9250
Ultra 7 256V 9460
+2.3%

Blender(-)

i7-11850H 285
Ultra 7 256V 324
+13.7%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-11850H 1673
Ultra 7 256V 1972
+17.9%

7-Zip Single

i7-11850H 5745
+1.3%
Ultra 7 256V 5672

7-Zip

i7-11850H 47721
+32.7%
Ultra 7 256V 35964

WebXPRT 3

i7-11850H 275
Ultra 7 256V 306
+11.5%

CrossMark Overall

i7-11850H 1644
Ultra 7 256V 1700
+3.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.86 12.56
Recency 11 May 2021 24 September 2024
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 10 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 17 Watt

i7-11850H has a 2.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Ultra 7 256V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 233.3% more advanced lithography process, and 105.9% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-11850H and Core Ultra 7 256V.


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