Core i5-11400H vs Ryzen 5 5560U

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 i5-11400H

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.4% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU, while Ryzen 5 5560U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Ryzen 5 5560U

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-11400H across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,202 vs 15,262).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-11400H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-11400H

2021

Ryzen 5 5560U

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.4% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU, while Ryzen 5 5560U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-11400H across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,202 vs 15,262).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-11400H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-11400H better than Ryzen 5 5560U?

Yes. Core i5-11400H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 16.4% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.4% better PassMark, 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 i5-11400H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 16.4% 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 i5-11400H is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, 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 i5-11400H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i5-11400H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 16.4% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Core i5-11400H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 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 i5-11400H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5560U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 5 5560U
1080p
low	187 FPS	169 FPS
medium	154 FPS	144 FPS
high	127 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	144 FPS
medium	120 FPS	121 FPS
high	98 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	68 FPS
medium	73 FPS	61 FPS
high	58 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 5 5560U
1080p
low	382 FPS	245 FPS
medium	310 FPS	211 FPS
high	275 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	152 FPS
1440p
low	341 FPS	209 FPS
medium	279 FPS	184 FPS
high	254 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	179 FPS
medium	236 FPS	162 FPS
high	216 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	113 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 5 5560U
1080p
low	382 FPS	380 FPS
medium	382 FPS	380 FPS
high	382 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	380 FPS
1440p
low	382 FPS	380 FPS
medium	382 FPS	380 FPS
high	382 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	311 FPS
4K
low	382 FPS	348 FPS
medium	378 FPS	298 FPS
high	325 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	202 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 5 5560U
1080p
low	382 FPS	380 FPS
medium	382 FPS	380 FPS
high	382 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	380 FPS
1440p
low	382 FPS	380 FPS
medium	382 FPS	380 FPS
high	382 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	380 FPS
4K
low	382 FPS	380 FPS
medium	382 FPS	373 FPS
high	382 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	285 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11400H and Ryzen 5 5560U

Core i5-11400H

The Core i5-11400H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 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: 15,262 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 5560U

The Ryzen 5 5560U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 December 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 15,202 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-11400H and Ryzen 5 5560U share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-11400H versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5560U — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-11400H (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i5-11400H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 5 5560U uses Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11400H scores 15,262 against the Ryzen 5 5560U's 15,202 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-11400H. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11400H vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 5 5560U.

Feature	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 5 5560U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+13%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+17%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	3 MB+140%
Process	10 nm SuperFin	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	15,262	15,202
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,150	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,900	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,500	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11400H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 5560U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 5 5560U
Socket	FCBGA1787	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11400H) / not specified (Ryzen 5 5560U). The Core i5-11400H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU), while the Ryzen 5 5560U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11400H targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.