Core i5-11300H

The Intel Core i5-11300H is a mobile processor designed for thin-and-light laptops that require a bit more performance than standard ultrabooks. Launched in January 2021 as part of the Tiger Lake-H family, it features 4 cores and 8 threads. Built on Intel's 10nm SuperFin process, it operates at a 28W TDP, which can be configured up to 35W. The chip has a base clock of 2.6 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 4.4 GHz, ensuring snappy performance for everyday tasks and moderate workloads. While it shares the 4-core layout of the 11320H, it integrates Intel Iris Xe graphics with 80 Execution Units. This processor was aimed at the premium thin-and-light segment, offering a balance of single-threaded speed and integrated graphics power for users who needed more than a 15W U-series chip could provide.

The i5-11300H served as the entry point to Intel's 11th Gen H-series. With 4 cores and strong single-thread speeds, it offered a noticeable bump over 15W U-series chips in thin laptops, though its 4-core limit holds it back in modern multi-threaded workloads.

The Core i5-11300H was released on January 11th, 2021, as part of Intel's initial rollout of the Tiger Lake-H series. This launch was aimed at the "thin-and-light performance" segment, catering to users who wanted more power than standard ultrabooks without the bulk of traditional gaming laptops. The 11300H was positioned as the entry point to the H-series, offering 4 cores at a time when AMD was pushing 6 and 8 cores in the same power bracket.

While it lacked the core count of its AMD rivals, it compensated with strong single-threaded performance and superior integrated graphics. This chip represented Intel's strategy to maximize the efficiency of their 10nm process before the transition to the hybrid Alder Lake architecture later that year.