Intel Core i5-11300H vs Intel Core i7-11370H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits cleanly between these two Tiger Lake-H mobile processors. The Intel Core i7-11370H wins every single head-to-head test recorded in the database, taking all 8 comparisons against the Intel Core i5-11300H. That is a complete sweep, but the margins are not uniform across workloads.

The i7-11370H shows its largest advantage in multi-threaded applications. Geekbench multicore delivers an 11.8% lead, which is the biggest delta between the two chips in any test. Cinebench multicore runs hover around a 7.3% to 7.4% advantage, which suggests that sustained all-core workloads favor the higher-clocked i7. The i5-11300H is not far behind in these tests, but it consistently trails by a meaningful margin.

Single-threaded performance tells a slightly different story. The i7-11370H still wins, but the gap narrows to 4.9% in Geekbench singlecore and 7.3% to 7.8% in Cinebench singlecore tests. The i5-11300H is competitive in lightly threaded tasks, which matters for everyday responsiveness and older applications that rely on one or two cores.

For users who primarily run short bursts of activity, such as web browsing, office documents, or light coding, the i5-11300H will feel close to the i7-11370H. The i7 pulls ahead when the workload scales across all 8 threads for longer periods, where its higher boost clock and larger cache make a measurable difference. Neither chip is a workstation-class part; both sit in the mobile mainstream segment with 4 cores and 8 threads. The data indicates the i7 is the stronger choice for compile jobs, rendering, or any task that keeps all cores busy, while the i5 offers most of the single-thread experience at a lower position in the lineup.

Architecture Differences

Both processors come from Intel's Tiger Lake-H family, built on the same 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The die size is identical at 146.1 mm², and both use the Intel BGA 1449 socket. The core counts match as well: 4 cores and 8 threads on each chip. The differences lie in clock speeds, cache allocation, integrated graphics, and the launch MSRP.

The i7-11370H has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The i5-11300H sits lower at 2.60 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost. That 0.40 GHz gap in base clock and 0.40 GHz gap in boost clock directly explains much of the performance delta seen in the benchmarks. Both parts have a 28 W TDP, so the i7 achieves its higher clocks within the same thermal envelope, an indication of better binning.

Cache allocation differs notably. Both chips share the same per-core L1 and L2 configuration: 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache is where they split. The i7-11370H carries 12 MB of shared L3, while the i5-11300H has 8 MB. That extra 4 MB of L3 gives the i7 more room to hold frequently accessed data, which helps in multi-threaded workloads and can reduce repeated trips to memory.

Integrated graphics also differ. The i7-11370H uses Iris XE with 96 execution units, while the i5-11300H comes with Iris XE at 80 execution units. The i7's GPU has more execution resources, though the benchmark data in this comparison does not include graphics-specific tests. Memory support is identical: DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Neither chip supports ECC memory. Both offer PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

The launch MSRP for the i7-11370H is $426, and the i5-11300H is $309. Both parts were released on the same date and remain in active production. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are SRKH5 for the i7 and SRKH6 for the i5.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records 8 direct comparisons between these two processors, and the i7-11370H wins all of them. The smallest margin is 4.9%, the largest is 11.8%. Here is the breakdown by workload.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i7 scores 987 against the i5's 919, a 7.4% lead. The singlecore version of the same test shows 139 versus 129, a 7.8% advantage. These are the oldest Cinebench versions in the set, but they still reflect the same pattern as newer releases.

Cinebench R20 multicore puts the i7 at 4113 and the i5 at 3833, a 7.3% gap. The singlecore result is 580 versus 540, again 7.4%. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 9793 for the i7 and 9127 for the i5, a 7.3% difference. R23 singlecore is 1382 against 1288, also 7.3%. The consistency across Cinebench versions is striking: every multicore test lands between 7.3% and 7.4%, and every singlecore test lands between 7.3% and 7.8%. This indicates that the clock and cache advantages scale evenly across rendering workloads.

Geekbench tells a different story. The multicore result is 5485 for the i7 and 4907 for the i5, a full 11.8% gap, the largest in the entire comparison. The singlecore result is 1667 versus 1589, a much smaller 4.9% difference. The large multicore delta in Geekbench suggests that the i7's 12 MB L3 cache and higher boost clock have an outsized effect on multi-threaded integer and floating-point tasks, while the singlecore gap is moderated by the fact that both chips share the same architecture and IPC.

The i7-11370H also appears in additional 3DMark tests that are not directly compared to the i5: 3583 in 3DMark 16-thread, 1630 in 2-thread, 2640 in 4-thread, 3564 in 8-thread, 3588 in max-thread, and 896 in single-thread. These scores are recorded for the i7 only, so they do not factor into the head-to-head win count, but they illustrate the chip's scaling pattern: performance rises steadily from 2 threads to 8 threads and then plateaus, as expected for a 4-core, 8-thread part.

Looking at the broader competitive landscape, the i7-11370H sits at the 51st percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 2861. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U is essentially tied at 2865, just 0.1% behind the i7, while the Intel Xeon E-2126G trails by 0.7%, the Intel Core i7-6800K by 0.8%, and the Intel Core i5-10600 by 0.9%. The i5-11300H also sits at the 51st percentile with an average score of 2792. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E5-4627 v3 at 2789 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i5-8600K at 2807 (0.5% ahead), the Intel Core i7-5930K at 2775 (0.6% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G at 2774 (0.6% behind). Both chips occupy the same percentile, but the i7's average score is 69 points higher.

The Verdict

The choice between these two processors depends on how much multi-threaded performance matters. The Intel Core i7-11370H is the faster chip in every recorded benchmark, with its biggest win in Geekbench multicore at 11.8% and its smallest in Geekbench singlecore at 4.9%. Cinebench results are remarkably consistent, with all six tests falling between 7.3% and 7.8% in favor of the i7.

Users who run rendering workloads, compile code, or process large datasets should pick the i7-11370H. The 12 MB L3 cache and 4.80 GHz boost clock translate into a measurable advantage that holds across every multi-threaded test in the database. The i7 also holds a small but consistent edge in single-threaded tasks, so there is no workload category where the i5 comes out ahead.

The Intel Core i5-11300H is the more modest option. It matches the i7 in core count, thread count, socket, memory support, and process node. The 8 MB L3 cache and lower clocks cost it roughly 7% in Cinebench and nearly 12% in Geekbench multicore. For users on a tighter performance budget, the i5 still delivers the same Tiger Lake architecture and the same 4-core, 8-thread layout, just with less headroom.

The launch MSRP difference is $426 for the i7 versus $309 for the i5, a gap of $117. The i7's performance advantage is real but not transformative; it is a fully swept, moderately faster version of the same design. The i5 makes more sense for users who prioritize the platform features, such as PCIe Gen 4, DDR4 support, and the integrated Iris XE graphics, without needing the top bin. The i7 is for users who want the best performance available in this specific Tiger Lake-H mobile pairing.

Both chips occupy the 51st percentile among all CPUs, and both are active in production. The data does not suggest that either chip is a poor choice; it simply shows that the i7-11370H is consistently faster across all recorded tests, with a larger gap in multi-threaded workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-threaded benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-11370H wins every multi-threaded test. Geekbench multicore shows an 11.8% lead, while Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore all show a 7.3% to 7.4% advantage over the i5-11300H.

Q: How much faster is the i7-11370H in single-threaded tests?

A: The i7 leads by 7.8% in Cinebench R15 singlecore, 7.4% in R20 singlecore, 7.3% in R23 singlecore, and 4.9% in Geekbench singlecore.

Q: Do these CPUs have the same number of cores and threads?

A: Yes, both have 4 cores and 8 threads, with the same 80 KB L1 per core and 1.25 MB L2 per core. The difference is in L3 cache: 12 MB for the i7-11370H versus 8 MB for the i5-11300H.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The i7-11370H has a 3.00 GHz base clock and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. The i5-11300H has a 2.60 GHz base clock and a 4.40 GHz boost clock.

Q: How do these chips compare to their nearest rivals in the database?

A: The i7-11370H has an average benchmark score of 2861 and sits at the 51st percentile, with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U just 0.1% behind. The i5-11300H averages 2792, also at the 51st percentile, with the Intel Core i5-8600K 0.5% ahead.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory and PCIe features?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 in dual-channel mode with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and both offer PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Neither supports ECC memory.