Intel Core i7-11800H vs Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
51.8Single-core65.3
41.1Multi-core42.2
40.5Efficiencyspec-based88.5
37.8iGPU76.9
60.5Platformspec-based35.9
6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11800H8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V wins this laptop processor face-off, 57.4 to 46.3, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+39) and single-core (+14). 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
- 700% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher L3 cache: 24 MB vs 12 MB
- 14% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 11,662 vs 10,244
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
- Stronger single-core score: 65 vs 52
- Stronger iGPU score: 77 vs 38
- 480% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,883 vs 670
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 62% lower Base TDP: 17 W vs 45 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11800H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 45 W | 17 W+62% |
| Max TDP | — | 37 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11800H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | — | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 4 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.3 GHz+5% | 2.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.8 GHz+4% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+100% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11800H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics Xe (32 EU) | Intel Arc 140V |
| iGPU clock | 1,450 MHz | 1,950 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11800H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 128 GB+700% | 16 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11800H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,193Bottom 29% | 2,753+26%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,254Bottom 34% | 10,850+17%Bottom 47% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,499Bottom 30% | 1,876+25%Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,662+14%Bottom 48% | 10,244Bottom 41% |
| PassMark | 19,575Bottom 50% | 19,478Bottom 49% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 670Bottom 25% | 3,883+480%Top 4% |
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