Core i5-11300H vs Ryzen 3 7330U

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-11300H

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.8% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌86.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 15W.

Ryzen 3 7330U

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 28W, a 13W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-11300H across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (10,645 vs 10,792).

Core i5-11300H

2021

Ryzen 3 7330U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.8% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 28W, a 13W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌86.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-11300H across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (10,645 vs 10,792).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-11300H better than Ryzen 3 7330U?

Yes. Core i5-11300H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.8% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.4% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-11300H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.8% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-11300H is the better fit. You are getting 1.4% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-11300H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i5-11300H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 4.8% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 7330U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-11300H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 7330U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-11300H	Ryzen 3 7330U
1080p
low	176 FPS	170 FPS
medium	147 FPS	144 FPS
high	119 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	146 FPS
medium	122 FPS	122 FPS
high	98 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	78 FPS
medium	75 FPS	70 FPS
high	58 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-11300H	Ryzen 3 7330U
1080p
low	270 FPS	266 FPS
medium	267 FPS	233 FPS
high	238 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	233 FPS
medium	236 FPS	205 FPS
high	214 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	161 FPS
4K
low	225 FPS	181 FPS
medium	189 FPS	164 FPS
high	157 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	116 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-11300H	Ryzen 3 7330U
1080p
low	270 FPS	266 FPS
medium	270 FPS	266 FPS
high	270 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	266 FPS
medium	270 FPS	266 FPS
high	270 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	266 FPS
4K
low	270 FPS	266 FPS
medium	270 FPS	266 FPS
high	270 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	191 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-11300H	Ryzen 3 7330U
1080p
low	270 FPS	266 FPS
medium	270 FPS	266 FPS
high	270 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	266 FPS
medium	270 FPS	266 FPS
high	270 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	266 FPS
4K
low	270 FPS	266 FPS
medium	270 FPS	266 FPS
high	270 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	266 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11300H and Ryzen 3 7330U

Core i5-11300H

The Core i5-11300H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,792 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 3 7330U

The Ryzen 3 7330U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 10,645 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-11300H and Ryzen 3 7330U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11300H versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7330U — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-11300H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i5-11300H uses the Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 3 7330U uses Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11300H scores 10,792 against the Ryzen 3 7330U's 10,645 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i5-11300H. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-11300H	Ryzen 3 7330U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+2%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+13%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H35 (2021)	Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023)
PassMark	10,792+1%	10,645

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11300H uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 3 7330U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.