Core i5-11260H vs Ryzen 5 7530U

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 i5-11260H

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Ryzen 5 7530U

2023

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,378 vs 15,459).

Core i5-11260H

2021

Ryzen 5 7530U

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,378 vs 15,459).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 7530U better than Core i5-11260H?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 5 7530U is ahead with a 2.7% average FPS lead across 46 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-11260H pulls ahead with 0.5% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 7530U also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-11260H 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?

Ryzen 5 7530U still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 7530U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 2.7% average FPS lead across 46 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 5 7530U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021) and 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB). 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 i5-11260H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7530U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 5 7530U
1080p
low	187 FPS	173 FPS
medium	153 FPS	149 FPS
high	126 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	148 FPS
medium	120 FPS	125 FPS
high	98 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	82 FPS
medium	73 FPS	74 FPS
high	58 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 5 7530U
1080p
low	362 FPS	204 FPS
medium	292 FPS	174 FPS
high	262 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	327 FPS	177 FPS
medium	268 FPS	154 FPS
high	246 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	281 FPS	133 FPS
medium	235 FPS	118 FPS
high	214 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	94 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 5 7530U
1080p
low	386 FPS	384 FPS
medium	386 FPS	384 FPS
high	386 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	386 FPS	384 FPS
medium	386 FPS	384 FPS
high	386 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	306 FPS
4K
low	386 FPS	342 FPS
medium	373 FPS	289 FPS
high	312 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	193 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 5 7530U
1080p
low	386 FPS	384 FPS
medium	386 FPS	384 FPS
high	386 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	386 FPS	384 FPS
medium	386 FPS	384 FPS
high	386 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	384 FPS
4K
low	386 FPS	384 FPS
medium	386 FPS	384 FPS
high	386 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	339 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 5 7530U

Core i5-11260H

The Core i5-11260H 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 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: 15,459 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 7530U

The Ryzen 5 7530U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,378 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 5 7530U share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11260H versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7530U — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7530U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-11260H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 5 7530U uses Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11260H scores 15,459 against the Ryzen 5 7530U's 15,378 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-11260H. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11260H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7530U.

Feature	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 5 7530U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.5 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+30%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Barcelo-U Refresh (2023)
PassMark	15,459	15,378

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11260H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 7530U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.