Intel

11th Gen Intel Core i7 11850H

iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32 EU)
Boost/Base Clock:: 4.8 GHz / 2.5 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 8 Core / 16 Thread
Cache:: 24MB L3 + 10MB L2 + 640KB L1
TDP:: 45 Watts
CPU Socket:: BGA1499
CPU Series:: Tiger Lake H
Memory Support:: DDR4-3200
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: September 9, 2026

11th Gen Intel Core i7 11850H Review

The 11th Gen Intel Core i7 11850H is an 8-core, 16-thread Tiger Lake H mobile processor, running a 2.5 GHz base clock that boosts to 4.8 GHz within a 45 Watt TDP, a mainstream premium gaming and creator laptop chip.

Sitting just below the flagship i9 tier in Intel's Tiger Lake H stack, this chip offered the same genuine 8-core, 16-thread layout at a modestly lower clock ceiling for a more accessible price.

Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32 EU)

A modest integrated GPU relative to the U-series Iris Xe configurations, reflecting this chip's design priority around pairing with a discrete GPU for actual gaming.

How Is the Core i7 11850H in Terms of Performance

The 8-core, 16-thread layout with a genuinely high 4.8 GHz boost clock gives this chip excellent gaming and creator laptop performance, sitting just below the flagship i9 tier within Intel's Tiger Lake H stack.

Benchmarks

As a genuine 8-core, 16-thread Tiger Lake H chip with a strong 4.8 GHz boost ceiling, this processor delivers excellent premium gaming and creator laptop performance, trailing the flagship i9 11950H only modestly in clock speed.

Specifications

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core i7
Product Line	Core i
Model Number	Core i7-11850H
Codename	Tiger Lake H
Release Year	2021

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Tiger Lake H, 11th Gen Intel Core
Socket	BGA
Socket Status	End of Life
Process Node	10 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	8
Performance Cores	8
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	16
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.5 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.8 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache	10 MB
L3 Cache	24 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	45 W
Configurable TDP Floor	35 W

Memory

Max Memory Speed	4267 MT/s
Memory Channels	2
Max Memory Capacity	128 GB
ECC Support	No

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
iGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750
iGPU Compute Units	32
Copilot Plus Certified	No

Expansion

PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0
PCIe Lanes	20

Commercial

Retail Availability	Soldered Only

Form Factor	Laptop
Core/Thread Count	8 Core / 16 Thread
TDP	45 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32 EU)
Cache	24MB L3 + 10MB L2 + 640KB L1
Boost/Base Clock	4.8 GHz / 2.5 GHz

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Premium gaming and creator laptops wanting near-flagship 8-core Tiger Lake H performance

Not for

Buyers wanting the absolute highest clocks — the flagship i9 11950H and unlocked 11980HK offer more

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 11850H?

The 11th Gen Intel Core i7 11850H is a processor from Intel. Key specs: iGPU Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32 EU), Boost/Base Clock 4.8 GHz / 2.5 GHz, Core/Thread Count 8 Core / 16 Thread, Cache 24MB L3 + 10MB L2 + 640KB L1, TDP 45 Watts.

Will the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 11850H work with my current setup?

The 11th Gen Intel Core i7 11850H lists CPU Socket is BGA1499. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 11850H best suited to?

It suits premium gaming and creator laptops wanting near-flagship 8-core tiger lake h performance.

What are the drawbacks of the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 11850H?

It is a poor fit for buyers wanting the absolute highest clocks — the flagship i9 11950h and unlocked 11980hk offer more.