Core i7-11850H vs Ryzen 5 8640HS

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-11850H

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.2% higher average FPS across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics, while Ryzen 5 8640HS needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1787 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 8640HS moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 8640HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1787 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-11850H across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,851 vs 19,873).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-11850H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-11850H

2021

Ryzen 5 8640HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.2% higher average FPS across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics, while Ryzen 5 8640HS needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1787 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1787 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 8640HS moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-11850H across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,851 vs 19,873).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-11850H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-11850H better than Ryzen 5 8640HS?

Yes. Core i7-11850H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.2% average FPS lead across 41 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-11850H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.2% more average FPS across 41 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-11850H is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-11850H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i7-11850H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 6.2% average FPS lead across 41 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 8640HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021) and a healthier platform with FP8 and DDR5 instead of FCBGA1787. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-11850H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 8640HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-11850H	Ryzen 5 8640HS
1080p
low	280 FPS	261 FPS
medium	250 FPS	237 FPS
high	213 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	236 FPS	230 FPS
medium	190 FPS	190 FPS
high	156 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	165 FPS	159 FPS
medium	134 FPS	133 FPS
high	104 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-11850H	Ryzen 5 8640HS
1080p
low	497 FPS	372 FPS
medium	497 FPS	309 FPS
high	437 FPS	272 FPS
ultra	394 FPS	236 FPS
1440p
low	497 FPS	313 FPS
medium	460 FPS	270 FPS
high	388 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	333 FPS	207 FPS
4K
low	340 FPS	234 FPS
medium	288 FPS	206 FPS
high	264 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	232 FPS	161 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-11850H	Ryzen 5 8640HS
1080p
low	497 FPS	496 FPS
medium	497 FPS	496 FPS
high	497 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	496 FPS
1440p
low	497 FPS	496 FPS
medium	497 FPS	496 FPS
high	497 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	487 FPS	443 FPS
4K
low	497 FPS	493 FPS
medium	480 FPS	435 FPS
high	427 FPS	372 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	308 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-11850H	Ryzen 5 8640HS
1080p
low	497 FPS	496 FPS
medium	497 FPS	496 FPS
high	497 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	496 FPS
1440p
low	497 FPS	496 FPS
medium	497 FPS	496 FPS
high	497 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	496 FPS
4K
low	497 FPS	496 FPS
medium	497 FPS	496 FPS
high	497 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	431 FPS	380 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11850H and Ryzen 5 8640HS

Core i7-11850H

The Core i7-11850H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,873 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 8640HS

The Ryzen 5 8640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,851 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-11850H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8640HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-11850H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-11850H versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8640HS — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8640HS (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-11850H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 5 8640HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11850H scores 19,873 against the Ryzen 5 8640HS's 19,851 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-11850H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-11850H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8640HS.

Feature	Core i7-11850H	Ryzen 5 8640HS
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	4.9 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.5 GHz+40%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	4 nm-60%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
PassMark	19,873	19,851
Geekbench 6 Single	1,911	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-11850H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 8640HS uses FP8 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-11850H	Ryzen 5 8640HS
Socket	FCBGA1787	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11850H) / not specified (Ryzen 5 8640HS). The Core i7-11850H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 8640HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11850H targets Workstation Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11850H rivals Ryzen 7 5800H.