Intel Core i7-11800H vs Intel Core i7-9700E

Processor comparisons   18-03-2021
   Let's say you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a decision by looking at the Intel Core i7-11800H vs Intel Core i7-9700E tests and see which is better for games or simple use for machine learning, video editing, programming, streaming, rendering. Here is useful information from real video editing and streaming tests or different benchmarks. A thorough review of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests such as WPrime, VeraCrypt, UserBenchmark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, MATLAB, SuperPi, Prime95, PassMark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Gears 5, Handbrake, PCMark 10, AIDA64, Blender, 7zip, RealBench, Blender, Furmark, 3DMark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Dolphin Emulator.
   And how good the processors are in games:

Rainbow Six Siege
Overwatch
Watch Dogs Legion
Fallout 76
Valheim
Grand Theft Auto V
Cyberpunk 2077
Borderlands 3
Valorant
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Death Stranding
Fortnite
Apex Legends
DOOM: Eternal
Last Man Standing
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Halo Infinite
Red Dead Redemption 2

After looking at the data of parallel benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-9700E or Intel Core i7-11800H.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i7-11800H

55%

Core i7-9700E

53%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-11800H is 3% better than Core i7-9700E. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-11800H

54%

Core i7-9700E

53%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a small game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Forza Horizon 4, Metro Exodus, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, NBA 2K20, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Battlefield V, DOTA 2A, Ghostrunner, Control, League of Legends (LOL), PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Half-Life: Alyx, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Hitman 3, Monster Hunter World, Horizon Zero Dawn.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	96.5	94.1
Valorant	109.7	106.9
Cyberpunk 2077	61.4	59.9
Apex Legends	103.1	100.5
Call of Duty Warzone	82.3	80.2
Overwatch	88.8	86.6
Red Dead Redemption 2	75.7	73.8
DOOM Eternal	54.8	53.4
Warzone	85.6	83.4
Assassin's Creed	92.1	89.8
Valheim	91.0	88.7

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-11800H

133%

Core i7-9700E

59%

To make a final resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-11800H is more energy efficient than the Core i7-9700E since it has less power consumption: 40W vs. 65W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, programming, streaming, video rendering or video editing, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU turns on all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to reach maximum performance. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to make sure that the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the benefit of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-11800H	Intel Core i7-9700E
Cinbench 15 Single-core	223	197
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	1629	1389
Cinbench 20 Single-core	534	466
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	3699	3436
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1249	1110
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	12194	7720

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-11800H	Intel Core i7-9700E
Single-Core	2925	2530
Multi-Core	17071	12715

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-11800H	Intel Core i7-9700E
Single-Core	1598	1154
Multi-Core	8354	5945

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same can be said about overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in the newest games. The economy are obvious! Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i7-11800H	Intel Core i7-9700E
Announcement date	March 20, 2021	October 01, 2020
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Socket	FCBGA1440	FCLGA1151-2
Core name	Tiger Lake-H	Coffee Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	11	9
Turbo Frequency	4.6 MHz	4.4 MHz
Frequency	2.3 MHz	2.6 MHz
Cores	8	8
Threads	16	8
Bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	8200 millions	5600 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	40 W	65 W
Memory type	DDR4-2933	DDR4-2666
Max. Memory	128 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth	45.8 GB/s	41.6 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	24 MB	12 MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-9700E is 11% better than Core i7-11800H in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-11800H is better: 29
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-9700E is better: 1
However, it should be understood that all the number in the article above do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Better to watch the video tests and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i7-11800H and Intel Core i7-9700E before deciding which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.

• Intel Core i7-11800H specs and review.

• Intel Core i7-9700E specs and review.