AMD EPYC 7262 vs Intel Core i7-11850HE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the AMD EPYC 7262 and Intel Core i7-11850HE compare in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD EPYC 7262 has an average benchmark score of 5109, while the Intel Core i7-11850HE scores 5095. This puts the EPYC 7262 0.3% ahead of the Core i7-11850HE, per the nearestRivals data.

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD EPYC 7262 wins all 6 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core i7-11850HE. The Core i7-11850HE does not win a single comparison.

Q: What is the largest single-core performance advantage in the head-to-head tests?

A: The AMD EPYC 7262 leads by 1.6% in both Cinebench R15 single-core (251 vs 247) and Cinebench R20 single-core (1047 vs 1031) tests.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both the AMD EPYC 7262 and Intel Core i7-11850HE have 8 cores and 16 threads. They also both support DDR4 memory and PCIe Gen 4.

Q: What are the release dates for these two processors?

A: The AMD EPYC 7262 was released on 2019-08-06, while the Intel Core i7-11850HE was released on 2021-08-02.

Q: Which processor offers ECC memory support?

A: The AMD EPYC 7262 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i7-11850HE does not support ECC memory.

Architecture Differences

The AMD EPYC 7262 is built on the Zen 2 architecture with the codename Rome, fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core i7-11850HE uses the Tiger Lake architecture with the codename Tiger Lake-H, fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel. These are fundamentally different designs: the EPYC 7262 is a server/workstation part using AMD Socket SP3, while the Core i7-11850HE is a mobile processor using Intel BGA 1787.

The transistor counts differ notably. The EPYC 7262 contains 15,200 million transistors spread across a die size of 4x 74 mm². The Core i7-11850HE has a die size of 190 mm², with no transistor count listed in the data. The cache structures are also different: the EPYC 7262 has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB L3 per die with a total L3 of 128 MB. The Core i7-11850HE has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3.

Memory support diverges significantly. The EPYC 7262 uses an eight-channel memory bus with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the Core i7-11850HE uses a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The EPYC 7262 also offers 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only), compared to 20 lanes for the Core i7-11850HE. The Core i7-11850HE includes integrated UHD Graphics (Xe-LP), while the EPYC 7262 has no integrated graphics listed.

The EPYC 7262 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 3.40 GHz, with a TDP of 155 W. The Core i7-11850HE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a much lower TDP of 35 W. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The EPYC 7262 has a launch MSRP of $575, while the Core i7-11850HE has a launch MSRP of $400.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD EPYC 7262 wins across every benchmark category in the head-to-head comparisons. It takes all six Cinebench tests, covering both multicore and single-core workloads in R15, R20, and R23. The margins are consistent, ranging from 1.5% to 1.6% depending on the test.

The EPYC 7262's strengths align with its server/workstation positioning. Its eight-channel memory configuration provides 204.8 GB/s of bandwidth, which is four times the bandwidth of the Core i7-11850HE's dual-channel setup at 51.2 GB/s. The 128 MB total L3 cache is also substantially larger than the 24 MB shared L3 on the Intel part. These features favor memory-intensive workloads and large datasets typical of server environments.

The Intel Core i7-11850HE does not win any head-to-head benchmark, but its data shows strengths elsewhere. It has a much higher boost clock at 4.70 GHz compared to 3.40 GHz on the EPYC 7262, and its TDP of 35 W is significantly lower than 155 W. The integrated UHD Graphics (Xe-LP) provides a built-in display output capability that the EPYC 7262 lacks entirely. These attributes suit mobile or embedded scenarios where power efficiency and integrated graphics matter more than raw throughput.

For workloads where the EPYC 7262's memory bandwidth and large cache are not fully utilized, the Core i7-11850HE's high boost clock could be more responsive in bursty, short-duration tasks. However, the benchmark data does not show the Intel part winning any measured test.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD EPYC 7262 | Intel Core i7-11850HE |

|---|---|---|

| Series | EPYC 7002 series | Core 11th Gen |

| Architecture | Zen 2 | Tiger Lake |

| Codename | Rome | Tiger Lake-H |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 15,200 million | Not listed |

| Die Size | 4x 74 mm² | 190 mm² |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.40 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 155 W | 35 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket SP3 | Intel BGA 1787 |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (per die), 128 MB total | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bus | Eight-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe Lanes | Gen 4, 128 Lanes | Gen 4, 20 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | None | UHD Graphics (Xe-LP) |

| Market Segment | Server/Workstation | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2019-08-06 | 2021-08-02 |

| Launch MSRP | $575 | $400 |

| Part Number | 100-000000041 | SRKWZ |

Both processors share 8 cores, 16 threads, DDR4 memory support, PCIe Gen 4, and a locked multiplier. The EPYC 7262 has a 60th percentile ranking among all CPUs, and the Core i7-11850HE also has a 60th percentile ranking.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results are remarkably consistent. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD EPYC 7262 scores 1780 against 1753 for the Intel Core i7-11850HE, a 1.5% advantage. The R15 single-core test shows 251 versus 247, a 1.6% edge for the EPYC 7262.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern holds. The EPYC 7262 scores 7418 multicore and 1047 single-core, while the Core i7-11850HE scores 7308 multicore and 1031 single-core. The deltas are again 1.5% and 1.6% respectively.

Cinebench R23 follows the same trajectory. The EPYC 7262 achieves 17662 multicore and 2493 single-core, compared to 17402 multicore and 2456 single-core for the Intel part. The multicore delta is 1.5% and the single-core delta is 1.5%.

The margin is narrow but universal. Every single test, whether multicore or single-core, across all three Cinebench versions, favors the AMD EPYC 7262 by roughly 1.5%. The Intel Core i7-11850HE has an additional Geekbench result in its data — 8576 multicore and 1984 single-core — but there is no corresponding Geekbench score for the EPYC 7262 in the head-to-head data, so no comparison can be made there.

Both processors sit at the 60th percentile among all CPUs. The EPYC 7262's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-7900X at 5120 (0.2% ahead of the EPYC 7262), the Intel Core i7-11850HE at 5095 (0.3% behind), the Intel Xeon W-2155 at 5072 (0.7% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE at 5070 (0.8% behind). The Core i7-11850HE's nearest rivals mirror this: the EPYC 7262 at 5109 (0.3% ahead), the Xeon W-2155 at 5072 (0.5% behind), the Core i9-7900X at 5120 (0.5% ahead), and the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE at 5070 (0.5% behind).

The Verdict

The data presents a clear picture: the AMD EPYC 7262 outperforms the Intel Core i7-11850HE in every measured benchmark. The six head-to-head Cinebench tests all go to the EPYC 7262 with margins between 1.5% and 1.6%. The average benchmark scores confirm this, with the EPYC 7262 at 5109 versus 5095 for the Core i7-11850HE.

The choice between these two processors should be guided by their design contexts rather than raw performance differences. The EPYC 7262 is a server/workstation processor with eight-channel memory, 128 MB total L3 cache, 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and ECC support. These features make it suited for memory-bandwidth-hungry server workloads, large datasets, and reliability-critical applications. Its 155 W TDP and socket SP3 form factor are consistent with a rack-mounted or workstation environment.

The Core i7-11850HE is a mobile processor with a 35 W TDP, integrated UHD Graphics (Xe-LP), and a high boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its dual-channel memory and 24 MB shared L3 cache are modest by comparison, but the low power draw and built-in graphics make it viable for laptops or compact systems where the EPYC 7262 cannot physically fit.

Benchmark results indicate that for pure compute throughput, the EPYC 7262 is the stronger part. The average benchmark score difference is small — 0.3% — and the per-test deltas are all around 1.5%. Neither processor is dramatically faster than the other in synthetic rendering workloads. The decision hinges on platform requirements: if the use case demands server features like ECC memory, high memory bandwidth, and extensive PCIe connectivity, the EPYC 7262 is the data-backed choice. If the use case requires low power consumption, integrated graphics, and mobility, the Core i7-11850HE is the appropriate selection despite its benchmark deficit.