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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£400
  • Avg. price in US: ~$550
  • PassMark benchmark result: 19888
  • N. of physical cores: 8
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.9 GHz

Intel Core i9 11900H review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.5

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

6.0

Performance

18.0%

7.7

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

6.5

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.7

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.9

Platform

1.0%

8.1

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 5.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    5.5

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    6.3

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    7.3

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    4.4

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

  • 6.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    4.4

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i9-11900H is a high-performance 11th Gen 'Tiger Lake-H' mobile processor featuring 8 cores and 16 threads, built on a 10nm SuperFin process. It operates at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz with a maximum turbo boost of 4.9 GHz, supported by 24 MB of L3 cache and a 45W TDP. Main pros include its exceptional single-core and multi-threaded performance for demanding tasks like 4K video editing and high-end gaming, alongside modern features like PCIe Gen 4.0 support (20 lanes) and DDR4-3200 memory compatibility. However, its primary cons are significant heat generation under high load, which can lead to thermal throttling in slim laptop chassis, and a lack of efficiency cores found in newer architectures.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i9 11900H

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

6.5
Intel Core i9 11900H has a technical score of 6.5 points, which is higher than that of 74% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core i9 11900H has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.5

Overall score

40.0%

8.4

Price

7.1
Intel Core i9 11900H has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is higher than 74.3% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core i9 11900H belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
laptop
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1787
Intel Core i9 11900H uses the FCBGA1787 CPU socket, which is older than that of 69.4% of processors and equal to that of 1.1% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

QM580, HM570, WM590
Intel Core i9 11900H supports QM580, HM570, WM590 chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 56.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i9 11900H uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

8
Intel Core i9 11900H has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 63.4% of processors and equal to 13.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

16
Intel Core i9 11900H offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71.1% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Core i9 11900H offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.9 GHz
Intel Core i9 11900H reaches a boost clock of 4.9 GHz which is higher than that of 75.6% of processors and equal to that of 4.6% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

8 x 2.1 GHz
Intel Core i9 11900H has a base clock of 8x2.1 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

10 nm
Intel Core i9 11900H uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 52.3% of processors and equal to that of 19.1% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 10 nm SuperFin
Intel Core i9 11900H is built on the Intel 10 nm SuperFin foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 54% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

24 MB
Intel Core i9 11900H has an L3 cache of 24 MB which is larger than that of 81.5% of processors and equal to that of 5.8% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

10 MB
Intel Core i9 11900H has an L2 cache of 10 MB which is larger than that of 80.5% of processors and equal to that of 1.9% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

640 KB
Intel Core i9 11900H has an L1 cache of 640 KB which is larger than that of 74.6% of processors and equal to that of 2.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
Intel Core i9 11900H supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

3,200 MHz
Intel Core i9 11900H supports memory speeds up to 3200 MHz, which is higher than that of 51.5% of processors and equal to 8.3% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-3200 MHz
Intel Core i9 11900H supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-3200 MHz, which is higher than that of 51.1% of processors and equal to 8.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

128 GB
Intel Core i9 11900H supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 61.9% of processors and equal to 21.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Core i9 11900H includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel UHD Graphics 750
Intel Core i9 11900H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 750 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 55.7% of processors and equal to that in 1.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

32
Intel Core i9 11900H has 32 GPU execution units, which is more than 70.8% of processors and equal to 9.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

350 MHz
Intel Core i9 11900H has an integrated GPU clock of 350 MHz which is higher than that of 43.5% of processors and equal to that of 29.6% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
Intel Core i9 11900H supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 85% of processors and equal to 5.6% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core i9 11900H has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core i9 11900H has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.6% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

28 seconds
Intel Core i9 11900H has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Core i9 11900H supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i9 11900H vs the average processor

  • 4x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (10 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (10 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.10 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 2.5x more L2 per core
    Intel Core i9 11900H has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    Intel Core i9 11900H has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 14% higher boost clock
    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.4.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 47.4% higher single-core score
    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,168 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,168 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,168 vs 1,471
  • 71% better multi-core performance
    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (4,758 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (4,758 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.4,758 vs 2,783
  • 8 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i9 11900H has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    Intel Core i9 11900H has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.16 vs 8
  • 75% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i9 11900H has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (3 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Core i9 11900H has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (3 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.3 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 3x larger L3 cache
    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (24 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
    When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=16 MB

    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (24 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.24 MB vs 8 MB
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i9 11900H includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • 14% higher boost clock
    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 47.4% higher single-core score
    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,168 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 71% better multi-core performance
    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (4,758 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 8 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i9 11900H has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 88.8% higher PassMark score
    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (19,888 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 24.2% better single-core performance
    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,084 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 23.8% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (599 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 2 more CPU cores
    Intel Core i9 11900H has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 4x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (10 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 2.5x more L2 per core
    Intel Core i9 11900H has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 75% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i9 11900H has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (3 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 3x larger L3 cache
    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (24 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i9 11900H uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Tiger Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 66.7% larger L1 cache
    Intel Core i9 11900H has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (640 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Core i9 11900H uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 10 nm SuperFin vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Intel Core i9 11900H has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core i9 11900H supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Intel Core i9 11900H supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    Intel Core i9 11900H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 2x more memory capacity
    Intel Core i9 11900H has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 2x more memory per DIMM
    Intel Core i9 11900H has more memory per DIMM than the average processor (64 GB vs 32 GB). The average processor supports 32 GB of memory per DIMM.
  • 1 more supported displays
    Intel Core i9 11900H has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.

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Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i9 11900H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,787 vs FP2).
  • 7 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core i9 11900H has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 60% more expensive
    Intel Core i9 11900H is more expensive than the average processor (£400 vs £250).
    Intel Core i9 11900H is more expensive than the average processor (£400 vs £250).£400 vs £250
  • 7 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core i9 11900H has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    What it is: The ratio used to derive CPU frequency from the base clock.
    When it matters: When you tune or compare overclocking behavior.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >33

    Intel Core i9 11900H has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.21 vs 28
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i9 11900H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,787 vs FP2).
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Core i9 11900H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,787 vs FP2).FCBGA1787 vs FP2
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Core i9 11900H?

  • High single-core performance with boost speeds up to 4.9 GHz, ideal for gaming and responsive tasks.
  • Efficient multitasking capabilities supported by 8 cores and 16 threads.
  • Good power efficiency for an 8-core CPU, consuming only 20-35 watts during gaming.
  • Supports PCIe Gen 4, providing faster data transfer for compatible SSDs and GPUs.
  • Well-suited for demanding workloads like video editing, 3D modeling, and heavy multitasking.

What customers dislike about Intel Core i9 11900H?

  • Prone to high operating temperatures and thermal throttling, especially in slim laptop chassis.
  • Significant heat spikes reported when using high-performance power plans, even at low workloads.
  • Locked multiplier prevents traditional overclocking, limiting performance tuning compared to 'K' series models.
  • Performance gains over previous generations or mid-range i7 models may not justify the higher cost for all users.
  • Integrated graphics are adequate for light tasks but insufficient for modern AAA gaming.

Expert reviews

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openbenchmarking.org
Q4 2021
Intel Core i9-11900H Benchmarks, Linux Performance

The Intel Core i9-11900H is an 11th Gen "Tiger Lake" 8-core/16-thread mobile processor utilizing a 10nm SuperFin process, offering 2.5GHz base and 4.9GHz turbo frequencies with native AVX-512 support. Key advantages include strong single-threaded performance for gaming and approximately 21% faster multi-threaded results compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, complemented by native PCIe...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
30/03/2026
Intel Core i9-11900H @ 2.50GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-11900H is an 11th-gen "Tiger Lake-H" laptop processor featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 4.9 GHz boost clock, designed for high-end gaming and professional content creation. It offers strong single-thread performance and PCIe 4.0 support, though it is limited by high power consumption (up to 135W) that often causes thermal throttling. While highly capable for...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
11/05/2021
Intel Core i9-11900H - LaptopMedia Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-11900H is an 8-core, 16-thread Tiger Lake-H45 processor designed for high-performance laptops, featuring a 4.90 GHz boost clock and strong performance in benchmarks like Cinebench R23. Key advantages include exceptional single-core speed for gaming, PCIe Gen 4 support for fast storage/graphics, and competitive multi-core performance for demanding applications....Read more

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tweaktown.com
24/04/2024
ACEMAGIC AD08 "Core i9-11900H" Mini PC Review

The ACEMAGIC AD08, reviewed by TweakTown, features a unique vertical design with a physical performance dial (Silent, Auto, Performance) and a magnetized side panel for easy, tool-free access to RAM and storage. Powered by an Intel Core i9-11900H, it delivers strong multi-core performance for productivity, though it uses an older PCIe 3.0 storage interface. However, the integrated...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
11/05/2021
Intel Core i9-11900H - LaptopMedia

The Intel Core i9-11900H is a high-end, 10nm Tiger Lake H45 processor featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, and a boost frequency up to 4.90 GHz, designed for enthusiast laptops with PCIe 4.0 and DDR4-3200 support. It provides exceptional performance with a Cinebench R23 score of 12,155, representing a significant IPC leap over older generations, though it requires robust cooling to manage...Read more

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laptopspirit.fr
05/10/2021
AMD Ryzen 9 5900H / 5900HX vs. Intel Core i7-11800H / i9-11900H

This LaptopSpirit review compares AMD's Zen 3 Ryzen 9 5900H/HX against Intel’s 11th Gen Core i7-11800H/i9-11900H, finding that Intel's Tiger Lake architecture offers superior performance in gaming and creative tasks, particularly due to higher single-core speeds and larger cache. While Intel provides technical advantages like PCIe 4.0 and Thunderbolt 4 support, AMD's Ryzen 9 series...Read more

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charlestech.fr
19/06/2024
Dell Precision 5750 i9 vPro Review: Full and Detailed Verdict

The Dell Precision 5750 is a high-end, 17-inch mobile workstation that blends the design of the XPS 17 with professional-grade hardware, featuring a premium all-metal chassis, carbon fiber palm rest, and a bright UHD+ InfinityEdge display. It provides high-performance computing through Intel Core i9 vPro processors and NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 graphics, designed for CAD and 3D...Read more

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android-mt.ouest-france.fr
08/09/2025
NiPoGi H2 11900H Mini PC Review: It's still got some punch!

The NiPoGi H2 11900H is reviewed as a high-performance, cost-effective desktop replacement featuring an Intel Core i9-11900H processor, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD, delivering strong productivity for video editing and multitasking, according to Android-MT. The device boasts extensive connectivity with USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI, and DisplayPort supporting triple 4K displays, along with easy...Read more

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techgaming.nl
11/03/2022
MSI Katana GF76 12UE-013NL Review (Comparison Test with i9-11900H)

The MSI Katana GF76 12UE-013NL is a 17.3-inch, 144Hz gaming laptop featuring a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H and NVIDIA RTX 3060, designed for budget-conscious users. It delivers strong performance in 1080p gaming and productivity tasks, complemented by a comfortable keyboard and a relatively lightweight, portable design for its size. However, the device suffers from a dim,...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
01/07/2021
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 Gaming Laptop Review: Gaming in 16:10

The Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603H) is a premium 16-inch gaming laptop that fits a large 16:10 display into a compact 15-inch chassis, powered by an Intel Core i9-11900H and RTX 3070. Key advantages include an excellent 165Hz WQXGA display, a comfortable, silent keyboard, and high-quality audio, making it suitable for both gaming and professional creative work. However, the, device's...Read more

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