Intel Core i7-11390H

The Intel Core i7-11390H is a 28 W mobile processor in Intel's Core 11th Gen series. It pairs 4 cores and 8 threads with a 2.90 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost clock, and it integrates Iris XE 96EU graphics. In the benchmark database it lands at the 53rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 2749. That score places it just above the midpoint of the database: it is exactly level with the Intel Core i9-8950HK and Intel Xeon 6315P, and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Xeon E-2226G and AMD EPYC 7261.

Benchmark Performance

The raw benchmark data shows a processor whose single-core results are the standout feature. In Cinebench R23, the i7-11390H scores 8371 multicore and 1181 single-core. In Cinebench R20 it scores 3515 multicore and 496 single-core. Cinebench R15 produces 843 multicore and 119 single-core. Geekbench returns 5478 multicore and 1985 single-core. These scores feed into an average benchmark score of 2749.

That average is the key comparison point for the nearest rival group. The Intel Core i9-8950HK also averages 2749, with a delta of 0%. The Intel Xeon 6315P averages 2748, reported as a 0% delta. The Intel Xeon E-2226G averages 2740, where the i7-11390H is 0.3% ahead. The AMD EPYC 7261 also averages 2740, again giving the i7-11390H a 0.3% advantage. In aggregate terms, then, this mobile chip is statistically tied with two of its nearest rivals and holds only a very narrow edge over the other two.

The 53rd percentile ranking means the i7-11390H outperforms more than half of all CPUs in the database, but it is not a top-tier part. That is a notable result for a 28 W mobile processor. The multi-core scores are respectable for the power class, while the single-core scores show the advantage of the 5.00 GHz boost clock.

Who Should Consider It

The workload profile of the i7-11390H is best suited to mobile systems where response time matters more than raw thread throughput. The Geekbench single-core score of 1985, the Cinebench R20 single-core score of 496, and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1181 all indicate strong performance in tasks that rely on one or two threads. Office-style productivity, spreadsheet work, web-heavy workflows, and interactive creative tools are the natural fit for this behavior.

For gaming, the same single-core strength is relevant, and the integrated Iris XE 96EU graphics mean the processor can drive display and graphics workloads without necessarily requiring a separate graphics chip. The dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provides enough memory throughput for the integrated graphics and general system responsiveness. The mobile segment and 28 W TDP class also make it a candidate for compact laptops rather than large, high-power desktop replacements.

Heavily threaded creation work is a weaker fit. With 4 cores and 8 threads, the i7-11390H does not have the core count to keep up with high-core desktop processors in rendering, heavy video encoding, or simulation workloads. The 53rd percentile ranking reflects that limitation. Users who need sustained all-core throughput should look at parts with more cores; users who need a lively mobile processor for interactive use will find the i7-11390H's scores reassuring.

How It Compares

The Intel Core i9-8950HK is the closest aggregate rival, with the same average score of 2749 and a delta of 0%. The benchmark data shows no meaningful separation between the two processors. Even though the i7-11390H is a lower TDP mobile part, its average performance is effectively identical to the i9-8950HK in this database.

The Intel Xeon 6315P is essentially a dead heat as well, averaging 2748 with a delta of 0%. The 1-point gap embedded in the rounded average is not enough to separate the two parts. From the data alone, the i7-11390H and Xeon 6315P are interchangeable in aggregate performance.

The Intel Xeon E-2226G averages 2740, and the i7-11390H is 0.3% ahead. This is a small but consistent edge. It shows up in the average benchmark score calculation, so the i7-11390H holds a measurable, if narrow, lead over this rival.

The AMD EPYC 7261 also averages 2740, again leaving the i7-11390H 0.3% ahead. The same margin appears as with the Xeon E-2226G. In both cases, the result is not a blowout, but the data places the i7-11390H on the winning side of the comparison.

FAQ

Q: What Cinebench R23 scores does the Intel Core i7-11390H produce?

A: It scores 8371 in multicore and 1181 in single-core.

Q: What integrated graphics does it include?

A: It integrates Iris XE 96EU graphics.

Q: Does it support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory support is not enabled. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What socket does it use?

A: It uses the Intel BGA 1449 socket, and it is a mobile-market processor.

Q: Is the CPU multiplier unlocked?

A: No, the multiplier is not unlocked.

Q: When was it released?

A: Its release date is 2021-06-20.

Power and Thermals

The i7-11390H is a 28 W TDP processor, which places it in the low-power mobile class. This is a critical fact for thermal design: a 28 W part does not require the large cooling solutions associated with high-end desktop processors. Instead, it fits the kind of compact thermal systems used in mobile laptops.

The 10 nm process and 146.1 mm² die size indicate a chip built for efficiency within that 28 W envelope. The large spread between the 2.90 GHz base clock and the 5.00 GHz boost clock suggests that the cooling solution needs to allow short, aggressive turbo bursts. Sustained all-core workloads will push against the TDP limit, but the benchmark scores show the processor still delivers competitive multi-thread results while staying inside a mobile power class.

For system builders, the thermal implication is straightforward: a modest cooling solution is enough for normal operation, and the design intent is clearly mobile rather than high-power enthusiast use.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The benchmark split between single-thread and multi-thread performance is the defining characteristic of this chip. The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 1181, while the multicore score is 8371. Cinebench R20 shows 496 single-core and 3515 multicore. Cinebench R15 shows 119 single-core and 843 multicore. Geekbench shows 1985 single-core and 5478 multicore.

The consistent pattern is that the multicore scores are much larger than the single-core scores, which is expected from a processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. However, the cores themselves are fast, and the 5.00 GHz boost clock gives the processor a strong single-thread identity. Applications that scale well across all 8 threads will see solid throughput for the TDP class, while applications that depend on one or two threads will benefit from the high boost behavior.

In real workloads, this split means that interactive creative tools, general productivity, and lighter games that favor single-thread performance should feel responsive. Long-running all-core render jobs will not scale as well as they would on a processor with more cores, and the benchmark data makes that trade-off clear.

Platform and Compatibility

The Intel Core i7-11390H is built on the Tiger Lake architecture, with the codename Tiger Lake-H. It uses the Intel BGA 1449 socket, confirming its mobile market segment. The process node is Intel's 10 nm process, with a die size of 146.1 mm².

Memory support is DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU itself, which gives the platform a modern expansion interface. The integrated Iris XE 96EU graphics means the processor includes a complete graphics solution, which is important for mobile designs that do not rely on a discrete GPU.

The production status is active, and the part number is SRKSL. The release date is 2021-06-20, and the launch MSRP was $426. The BGA platform and mobile positioning mean the CPU is part of an integrated system design rather than a standalone desktop upgrade path.