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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 i5-11500H

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.1% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 5 4600GE

2020

Why buy it

✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-11500H across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (7,800 vs 9,532).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $200 MSRP, while Core i5-11500H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core i5-11500H

2021

Ryzen 5 4600GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.1% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Why buy it

✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-11500H across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (7,800 vs 9,532).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $200 MSRP, while Core i5-11500H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-11500H better than Ryzen 5 4600GE?

Yes. Core i5-11500H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 19.1% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data, 22.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-11500H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 19.1% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-11500H is the better fit. You are getting 22.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core i5-11500H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 4600GE makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i5-11500H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $200 MSRP, and it gives you a 19.1% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 4600GE is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (79.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Core i5-11500H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020), 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 i5-11500H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 4600GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-11500H	Ryzen 5 4600GE
1080p
low	191 FPS	177 FPS
medium	157 FPS	143 FPS
high	131 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	155 FPS	152 FPS
medium	122 FPS	121 FPS
high	99 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	69 FPS
medium	74 FPS	59 FPS
high	59 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-11500H	Ryzen 5 4600GE
1080p
low	384 FPS	298 FPS
medium	310 FPS	257 FPS
high	275 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	341 FPS	261 FPS
medium	279 FPS	229 FPS
high	254 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	225 FPS
medium	236 FPS	202 FPS
high	216 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	156 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-11500H	Ryzen 5 4600GE
1080p
low	392 FPS	397 FPS
medium	392 FPS	397 FPS
high	392 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	397 FPS
1440p
low	392 FPS	397 FPS
medium	392 FPS	397 FPS
high	392 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	362 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	393 FPS
medium	378 FPS	332 FPS
high	325 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	227 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-11500H	Ryzen 5 4600GE
1080p
low	392 FPS	397 FPS
medium	392 FPS	397 FPS
high	392 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	397 FPS
1440p
low	392 FPS	397 FPS
medium	392 FPS	397 FPS
high	392 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	397 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	397 FPS
medium	392 FPS	397 FPS
high	392 FPS	378 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	316 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11500H and Ryzen 5 4600GE

Core i5-11500H

The Core i5-11500H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake H45 (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,669 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 4600GE

The Ryzen 5 4600GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,889 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-11500H and Ryzen 5 4600GE share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500H versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4600GE — a 9.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-11500H (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-11500H uses the Tiger Lake H45 (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 5 4600GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11500H scores 15,669 against the Ryzen 5 4600GE's 15,889 — a 1.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 4600GE. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 9,532 vs 7,800 (20% advantage for the Core i5-11500H). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11500H vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4600GE.

Feature	Core i5-11500H	Ryzen 5 4600GE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+10%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.3 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake H45 (2021)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	15,669	15,889+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,532+22%	7,800
Geekbench 6 Single	1,801	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,248	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11500H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 4600GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Core i5-11500H supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-11500H) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 4600GE) — the Ryzen 5 4600GE offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM570,QM580,WM590 (Core i5-11500H) and AM4 (Ryzen 5 4600GE).

Feature	Core i5-11500H	Ryzen 5 4600GE
Socket	FCBGA1787	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i5-11500H supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11500H) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 4600GE). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 750 (32 EU) (Core i5-11500H) and Radeon Vega 7 (Ryzen 5 4600GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-11500H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.