Core i5-11500B vs Ryzen 5 6600U

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 i5-11500B

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.9% higher average FPS across 28 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 15W, a 8W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 32EU, while Ryzen 5 6600U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $185 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 6600U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1787 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 6600U moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 6600U

2022

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1787 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-11500B across 28 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,992 vs 17,075).
❌100% higher power demand at 15W vs 7.5W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-11500B can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-11500B

2021

Ryzen 5 6600U

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.9% higher average FPS across 28 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 15W, a 8W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 32EU, while Ryzen 5 6600U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1787 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $185 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 6600U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1787 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 6600U moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-11500B across 28 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,992 vs 17,075).
❌100% higher power demand at 15W vs 7.5W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-11500B can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-11500B better than Ryzen 5 6600U?

Yes. Core i5-11500B is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.9% average FPS lead across 28 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.5% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-11500B is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.9% more average FPS across 28 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-11500B is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Core i5-11500B is the smarter buy today. Core i5-11500B is at an unclear MSRP at $185 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 6.9% average FPS lead across 28 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (92.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen 5 6600U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021), a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of FCBGA1787, and 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 i5-11500B Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 6600U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-11500B	Ryzen 5 6600U
1080p
low	187 FPS	167 FPS
medium	151 FPS	145 FPS
high	122 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	142 FPS
medium	119 FPS	121 FPS
high	96 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	79 FPS
medium	72 FPS	72 FPS
high	58 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-11500B	Ryzen 5 6600U
1080p
low	394 FPS	353 FPS
medium	318 FPS	294 FPS
high	283 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	352 FPS	304 FPS
medium	288 FPS	258 FPS
high	263 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	291 FPS	226 FPS
medium	243 FPS	195 FPS
high	223 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	146 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-11500B	Ryzen 5 6600U
1080p
low	427 FPS	425 FPS
medium	427 FPS	425 FPS
high	427 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	344 FPS
1440p
low	427 FPS	425 FPS
medium	427 FPS	400 FPS
high	427 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	301 FPS
4K
low	427 FPS	340 FPS
medium	366 FPS	284 FPS
high	320 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	252 FPS	193 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-11500B	Ryzen 5 6600U
1080p
low	427 FPS	425 FPS
medium	427 FPS	425 FPS
high	427 FPS	425 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	425 FPS
1440p
low	427 FPS	425 FPS
medium	427 FPS	425 FPS
high	427 FPS	425 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	425 FPS
4K
low	427 FPS	425 FPS
medium	427 FPS	425 FPS
high	427 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	422 FPS	359 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11500B and Ryzen 5 6600U

Core i5-11500B

The Core i5-11500B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. L2 cache: 7.5 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,075 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 6600U

The Ryzen 5 6600U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,992 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-11500B and Ryzen 5 6600U share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500B versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 6600U — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-11500B (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i5-11500B uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 6600U uses Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11500B scores 17,075 against the Ryzen 5 6600U's 16,992 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-11500B. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core i5-11500B vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 6600U.

Feature	Core i5-11500B	Ryzen 5 6600U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+2%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+14%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	7.5 MB+1400%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm	6 nm-40%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark	17,075	16,992

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11500B uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 6600U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-11500B	Ryzen 5 6600U
Socket	FCBGA1787	FP7
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 (Core i5-11500B) / not specified (Ryzen 5 6600U). The Core i5-11500B includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 32EU), while the Ryzen 5 6600U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500B targets Desktop / Mini PC.