Intel Core i7-10700F vs Intel Core i7-11800H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data reveals a clear pattern: the Intel Core i7-11800H wins 21 of the 25 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core i7-10700F takes only 4. But the margins tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count suggests.

The most dramatic victory for the 11800H comes in PassMark data encryption, where it scores 12,241 against the 10700F's 5,378, a 127.6% advantage. This is not a marginal gain; it is a doubling-plus of throughput. Similarly, in PassMark find prime numbers, the mobile chip scores 85 versus 47, an 80.9% lead. These are workloads where the 11800H's architecture clearly dominates.

The Cinebench suite shows consistent, sizable wins for the 11800H. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 11800H scores 16,663 against 13,689, a 21.7% advantage. The same delta appears across R15 (1,679 vs 1,379, 21.8%) and R20 (6,998 vs 5,749, 21.7%). Single-core Cinebench results follow suit, with the 11800H leading by 21.6% in R15 and 21.7% in both R20 and R23. The 11800H also wins PassMark multithread by 23.3% (20,012 vs 16,227) and integer math by 14.1% (71,423 vs 62,579).

The lighter-threaded 3DMark tests also favor the 11800H. In single-thread, it posts 908 versus 793, a 14.5% edge. The 2-thread test shows 1,757 vs 1,565 (12.3%), the 4-thread test shows 3,268 vs 3,022 (8.1%), and the 8-thread test shows 5,384 vs 5,039 (6.8%). Geekbench adds to the picture: single-core 1,666 vs 1,555 (7.1%) and multi-core 7,986 vs 7,867 (1.5%).

However, the 10700F is not without its own wins. The 3DMark max-thread test goes to the desktop part, 6,679 vs 6,548, a 2% swing. PassMark random string sorting is a solid 10.2% win for the 10700F (31,625 vs 28,411). Data compression favors the 10700F by 5.5% (253,358 vs 239,304), and extended instructions go to the 10700F by 2% (16,389 vs 16,068). These are narrower margins, but they indicate specific strengths.

The average benchmark scores align with the head-to-head results. The 11800H averages 19,998 across all benchmarks, while the 10700F averages 19,499, a difference of about 2.5%. The 11800H sits at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, the 10700F at the 73rd.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-11800H wins 21 of 25 tests, while the Intel Core i7-10700F wins 4.

Q: How large is the margin in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test?

A: The 11800H scores 16,663, and the 10700F scores 13,689, a 21.7% advantage for the 11800H.

Q: Are there any workloads where the 10700F is significantly faster?

A: Yes, in PassMark random string sorting, the 10700F leads by 10.2% (31,625 vs 28,411). It also wins data compression by 5.5% and extended instructions by 2%.

Q: What is the biggest percentage difference in any single test?

A: PassMark data encryption shows the largest gap: 12,241 for the 11800H versus 5,378 for the 10700F, a 127.6% difference.

Q: How do the two compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The 11800H leads in 3DMark single-thread by 14.5% (908 vs 793), in Geekbench single-core by 7.1% (1,666 vs 1,555), and in PassMark single-thread by 5.8% (3,043 vs 2,875).

Q: What are their overall percentile rankings?

A: The 11800H ranks at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, while the 10700F ranks at the 73rd.

Architecture Differences

The two chips represent different Intel generations and design philosophies. The 11800H is built on Tiger Lake, specifically the Tiger Lake-H variant, using a 10 nm process node. The 10700F uses the older Comet Lake architecture on a 14 nm node. This process difference is likely a major contributor to the 11800H's efficiency and performance characteristics.

Cache layouts differ as well. The 11800H provides 80 KB of L1 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, for a total of 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The 10700F offers 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core, with a smaller 16 MB shared L3. The 11800H's larger L3 and per-core L2 give it a structural advantage in data-heavy workloads, which may explain its dominance in encryption and integer math.

The 11800H includes integrated graphics with UHD Graphics 750, while the 10700F has no integrated graphics. The 10700F requires a discrete GPU to produce any display output. The 11800H is a mobile part on the Intel BGA 1787 socket, while the 10700F is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1200.

Memory support also differs. Both support DDR4 and dual-channel memory, but the 11800H has a higher rated memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s compared to 46.9 GB/s for the 10700F. The PCIe interface differs: the 11800H has Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the 10700F uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes. This means the 11800H offers more bandwidth for expansion cards and NVMe storage.

Specification Differences

The two processors share core and thread counts: both have 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clock is lower on the 11800H at 1.90 GHz versus 2.90 GHz for the 10700F. The boost clock, however, is higher on the 10700F at 4.80 GHz versus 4.60 GHz for the 11800H. The 10700F also has a much higher TDP at 65 W compared to 35 W for the 11800H, reflecting its desktop-oriented design.

The cache structure differs, as noted: L1 per core is 80 KB on the 11800H versus 64 KB on the 10700F; L2 per core is 1.25 MB versus 256 KB; and shared L3 is 24 MB versus 16 MB. The memory bandwidth is higher on the 11800H (51.2 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The 11800H has integrated graphics, while the 10700F does not.

The process node is 10 nm for the 11800H and 14 nm for the 10700F. The 11800H was released on 2021-05-10, while the 10700F was released earlier on 2020-04-29. The 11800H has a launch MSRP of $395; the 10700F has no recorded launch MSRP. Both are listed as active in production, and both are locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-11800H is the faster processor across the vast majority of benchmarks. With 21 wins out of 25 head-to-head tests, it secures decisive victories in Cinebench, Geekbench, 3DMark, and PassMark. The average benchmark score of 19,998 puts it slightly ahead of the 10700F's 19,499, and its 74th percentile ranking edges out the 10700F's 73rd.

The 11800H's wins are not just frequent but often large. The 23.3% lead in PassMark multithread and 21.7% in Cinebench R23 multi-core indicate real performance advantages in heavily threaded workloads. The 127.6% lead in data encryption is extraordinary and suggests the Tiger Lake architecture is particularly strong in encryption and compression-related instruction sets.

The 10700F does hold its own in a few specific tasks. Random string sorting, data compression, and extended instructions are all areas where the desktop chip wins. The 10700F also has a higher base clock and boost clock, which may help in short bursts of activity. However, these wins are fewer and generally smaller in magnitude.

For users who prioritize raw multi-core performance, single-core responsiveness, or encryption workloads, the 11800H is the clear choice. For those who see the 10700F's wins in data compression or sorting as critical, the 10700F has its merits, but the overall pattern favors the 11800H.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-11800H wins in:

• Multi-core rendering: Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 all show 21.7% to 21.8% leads.
• Single-core rendering: Same Cinebench tests show a 21.7% lead in R20 and R23.
• Encryption: 127.6% lead in PassMark data encryption.
• Prime number calculation: 80.9% lead in PassMark find prime numbers.
• Physics: 16.8% lead in PassMark physics.
• Integer math: 14.1% lead in PassMark integer math.
• Floating point math: 10% lead in PassMark floating point math.
• General multi-thread: 23.3% lead in PassMark multithread.
• Light-threaded 3DMark: 12.3% lead in 2-thread, 8.1% in 4-thread, 6.8% in 8-thread.
• Single-thread 3DMark: 14.5% lead.
• Geekbench: 7.1% lead in single-core, 1.5% in multi-core.
• PassMark single-thread: 5.8% lead.

The Intel Core i7-10700F wins in:

• Max-thread 3DMark: 2% lead (6,679 vs 6,548).
• Random string sorting: 10.2% lead (31,625 vs 28,411).
• Data compression: 5.5% lead (253,358 vs 239,304).
• Extended instructions: 2% lead (16,389 vs 16,068).

The 10700F's higher boost clock and TDP may contribute to its wins in these specific memory and sorting tasks. The 11800H's lower base clock did not prevent it from winning the bulk of the tests. In practical terms, the 11800H is the better all-around performer according to the recorded data.