Intel Core i7-11800H vs Intel Core i7-1255U
51.8Single-core52.8
41.1Multi-core32.6
40.5Efficiencyspec-based75.3
37.8iGPU55.7
60.5Platformspec-based47.7
8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11800H6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-1255U
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-1255U wins this laptop processor face-off, 48.6 to 46.3, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+18) and single-core (+1). Intel Core i7-11800H still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11800H
- Stronger multi-core score: 41 vs 33
- 100% higher L3 cache: 24 MB vs 12 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 72% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 11,662 vs 6,800
- 51% higher PassMark: 19,575 vs 12,941
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-1255U
- Stronger iGPU score: 56 vs 38
- 123% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 1,496 vs 670
- 67% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 45 W
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11800H | Intel Core i7-1255U |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2022 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 45 W | 15 W+67% |
| Max TDP | — | 55 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11800H | Intel Core i7-1255U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | — | 2 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 8 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 2.3 GHz+35% | 1.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz+2% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+100% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11800H | Intel Core i7-1255U |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics Xe (32 EU) | Intel Iris Xe (96 EU) |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11800H | Intel Core i7-1255U |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5-5200 / DDR5-4800 / LPDDR4X-4267 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11800H | Intel Core i7-1255U |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,193+3%Bottom 29% | 2,130Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,254+40%Bottom 34% | 6,600Bottom 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,499Bottom 30% | 1,600+7%Bottom 41% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,662+72%Bottom 48% | 6,800Bottom 20% |
| PassMark | 19,575+51%Bottom 50% | 12,941Bottom 25% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 670Bottom 25% | 1,496+123%Top 42% |
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