Intel Core i7-11600H

Benchmark results place the Intel Core i7-11600H as a 6-core, 12-thread mobile processor from the Tiger Lake-H generation, with a 2.50 GHz base clock and a 4.60 GHz boost. Its average benchmark score of 19949 lands at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, and the nearest-rival set shows a spread of only 0.1% to 0.4% around that average. The score profile favors strong single-thread performance while still delivering solid multi-thread scaling.

Who Should Consider It

Users who need a fast per-core response should look at this part. Cinebench R23 single-core 1918, Cinebench R20 single-core 805, Cinebench R15 single-core 193, Geekbench single-core 1924, and Passmark single-thread 3019 all point to strong lightly threaded performance. That profile suits gaming laptops, office productivity, and applications where the main thread limits responsiveness. A boost clock of 4.60 GHz supports this behavior, and the 35 TDP rating places it in a mobile performance class.

Content creators still get meaningful multi-thread capacity. Cinebench R23 multicore 13592, Cinebench R20 multicore 5708, Cinebench R15 multicore 1369, Geekbench multicore 6563, and Passmark multithread 16093 show that rendering and encoding workloads can use all 12 threads effectively. The 6-core layout is not near the top of the database, but it offers enough throughput for video editing, photo work, and compile-heavy tasks.

Data-heavy office workloads are also well covered. Passmark data compression 190721, data encryption 9718, and random string sorting 22217 indicate solid file compression and data-manipulation performance. Integer math 55437 and floating-point math 32963 add evidence for numeric work and spreadsheet-style calculations. The integrated UHD Graphics 750 is present, but systems that need demanding visual performance will likely pair this CPU with discrete graphics.

How It Compares

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX averages 19928, while the Core i7-11600H averages 19949. That gives the i7-11600H a 0.1% lead. The aggregate margin is negligible, showing the mobile part holds its position against a much faster-looking rival by average score.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G averages 19983, which is 0.2% ahead of the i7-11600H. This is an extremely close result; the two processors sit almost identically in aggregate performance, so application-specific scores matter more than the overall average.

The Intel Core i7-8700 averages 19894, placing it 0.3% behind the i7-11600H. The newer mobile part edges ahead in average benchmark scoring, but the gap is still small.

The Intel Core i7-11800H averages 20024, which is 0.4% ahead of the i7-11600H. Of the four nearest rivals, this is the largest aggregate gap, yet it remains a narrow margin across the full benchmark set.

Platform and Compatibility

The i7-11600H uses the Intel BGA 1787 socket, which is tied to its mobile market segment. This socket points to a laptop-class platform rather than a desktop socket, so the upgrade path is a platform-level decision rather than a simple CPU swap. The architecture is Tiger Lake, manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process with a die size of 190 mm². Cache consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3.

Memory support is DDR4 over a dual-channel bus, 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, enabling high-bandwidth attached devices such as storage and graphics. Integrated graphics are handled by UHD Graphics 750. The processor was released on 2021-05-10 with a launch MSRP of $395. Production status is active, the multiplier is locked, and the part number is SRKT9.

FAQ

Q: Does the Core i7-11600H support ECC memory?

A: No. ECC memory support is false; it supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What socket does the Core i7-11600H use?

A: It uses Intel BGA 1787. Its market segment is mobile, so it is not a desktop socket part.

Q: How many cores and threads does it have?

A: It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Does it include integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 750.

Q: Is the CPU multiplier unlocked?

A: No. The multiplierUnlocked field is false.

Q: When was it released?

A: It was released on 2021-05-10.

Power and Thermals

The TDP rating is 35, which places the i7-11600H in a moderate-power mobile class. That is lower than typical desktop processors, but the 4.60 GHz boost clock still requires a cooling solution capable of maintaining high frequencies under load. Multi-thread workloads such as Cinebench R23 multicore 13592 and Passmark multithread 16093 will create sustained all-core activity, so laptop thermal design must be able to handle that stress. The 10 nm process and 190 mm² die form the physical context for heat output, and a capable cooling solution is implied by this performance class.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

Single-thread performance is the strongest part of this processor’s profile. Cinebench R23 single-core 1918, Cinebench R20 single-core 805, Cinebench R15 single-core 193, Geekbench single-core 1924, and Passmark single-thread 3019 all point to high per-core throughput. That behavior benefits light tasks, game logic, and applications that depend on a small number of fast threads.

Multi-thread performance is solid but less dominant. Cinebench R23 multicore 13592, Cinebench R20 multicore 5708, Cinebench R15 multicore 1369, Geekbench multicore 6563, and Passmark multithread 16093 reflect the 6-core/12-thread design’s ability to scale across all threads. These scores are strong for a mobile chip, but the 78th percentile overall position shows there are many faster multi-core parts in the database.

The split appears clearly in specialized Passmark results. Data compression 190721 and data encryption 9718 benefit from the multithreaded pipeline, while integer math 55437 and floating-point math 32963 combine fast single-thread execution with thread scaling. The result is a processor that handles short single-thread bursts quickly and still cooperates across all 12 threads when the workload demands it.

Benchmark Performance

The i7-11600H has an average benchmark score of 19949, placing it at the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Against its nearest rivals, the margins are very small: the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 19928 with the i7-11600H 0.1% ahead, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G scores 19983 with the i7-11600H 0.2% behind, the Intel Core i7-8700 scores 19894 with the i7-11600H 0.3% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-11800H scores 20024 with the i7-11600H 0.4% behind.

Across the Cinebench family, the scores remain internally consistent. Cinebench R23 shows 13592 multicore and 1918 single-core; Cinebench R20 shows 5708 and 805; Cinebench R15 shows 1369 and 193. Geekbench returns 6563 multicore and 1924 single-core. Passmark multithread is 16093, and Passmark single-thread is 3019. Together, these results describe a processor with balanced aggregate performance and a slight lean toward single-thread strength.

Specialized Passmark tests add further detail. Data compression reaches 190721, while random string sorting is 22217 and data encryption is 9718. Integer math reaches 55437, floating-point math reaches 32963, extended instructions reach 12938, physics reaches 763, and find prime numbers reaches 65. The high integer and floating-point scores reinforce numeric workload suitability, while the compression and encryption scores demonstrate strong data-throughput behavior. The overall data places the i7-11600H as a competitive mobile processor sitting within 0.4% of four very different rivals by average score.