Core i9-11950H vs Ryzen 7 5800H

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 i9-11950H

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5800H across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Ryzen 7 5800H

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.2% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,686 vs 20,699).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Core i9-11950H

2021

Ryzen 7 5800H

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.2% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5800H across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,686 vs 20,699).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i9-11950H better than Ryzen 7 5800H?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 5800H is ahead with a 11.2% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-11950H pulls ahead with 0.1% better PassMark. Core i9-11950H also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-11950H 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 i9-11950H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i9-11950H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.1% better PassMark.

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

Core i9-11950H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 i9-11950H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5800H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-11950H	Ryzen 7 5800H
1080p
low	247 FPS	183 FPS
medium	230 FPS	150 FPS
high	193 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	220 FPS	155 FPS
medium	185 FPS	125 FPS
high	150 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	154 FPS	87 FPS
medium	131 FPS	76 FPS
high	101 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-11950H	Ryzen 7 5800H
1080p
low	343 FPS	517 FPS
medium	293 FPS	422 FPS
high	248 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	316 FPS
1440p
low	297 FPS	459 FPS
medium	266 FPS	383 FPS
high	227 FPS	333 FPS
ultra	194 FPS	281 FPS
4K
low	176 FPS	328 FPS
medium	161 FPS	281 FPS
high	154 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	222 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-11950H	Ryzen 7 5800H
1080p
low	517 FPS	517 FPS
medium	517 FPS	517 FPS
high	488 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	388 FPS	517 FPS
1440p
low	517 FPS	517 FPS
medium	501 FPS	517 FPS
high	426 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	430 FPS
4K
low	428 FPS	469 FPS
medium	368 FPS	398 FPS
high	324 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	284 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-11950H	Ryzen 7 5800H
1080p
low	517 FPS	517 FPS
medium	517 FPS	517 FPS
high	517 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	517 FPS	517 FPS
1440p
low	517 FPS	517 FPS
medium	517 FPS	517 FPS
high	517 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	476 FPS	458 FPS
4K
low	510 FPS	495 FPS
medium	458 FPS	445 FPS
high	405 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	348 FPS	329 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-11950H and Ryzen 7 5800H

Core i9-11950H

The Core i9-11950H 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5 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: 20,699 points. Launch price was $556.

Ryzen 7 5800H

The Ryzen 7 5800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,686 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i9-11950H and Ryzen 7 5800H share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-11950H versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800H — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Core i9-11950H (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i9-11950H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 7 5800H uses Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-11950H scores 20,699 against the Ryzen 7 5800H's 20,686 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i9-11950H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-11950H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5800H.

Feature	Core i9-11950H	Ryzen 7 5800H
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5 GHz+14%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.2 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	20,699	20,686

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-11950H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800H uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.