Core i5-11400H 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 i5-11400H

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.1% higher average FPS across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅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 7530U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,262 vs 15,378).
❌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

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-11400H across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-11400H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-11400H

2021

Ryzen 5 7530U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.1% higher average FPS across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅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 7530U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,262 vs 15,378).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-11400H across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-11400H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 7530U better than Core i5-11400H?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i5-11400H is ahead with a 4.1% average FPS lead across 46 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7530U pulls ahead with 0.8% 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, Ryzen 5 7530U is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

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 0.8% better PassMark.

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), 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 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 7530U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 5 7530U
1080p
low	187 FPS	173 FPS
medium	154 FPS	149 FPS
high	127 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 i5-11400H	Ryzen 5 7530U
1080p
low	382 FPS	204 FPS
medium	310 FPS	174 FPS
high	275 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	341 FPS	177 FPS
medium	279 FPS	154 FPS
high	254 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	133 FPS
medium	236 FPS	118 FPS
high	216 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	94 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 5 7530U
1080p
low	382 FPS	384 FPS
medium	382 FPS	384 FPS
high	382 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	382 FPS	384 FPS
medium	382 FPS	384 FPS
high	382 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	306 FPS
4K
low	382 FPS	342 FPS
medium	378 FPS	289 FPS
high	325 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	193 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 5 7530U
1080p
low	382 FPS	384 FPS
medium	382 FPS	384 FPS
high	382 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	382 FPS	384 FPS
medium	382 FPS	384 FPS
high	382 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	384 FPS
4K
low	382 FPS	384 FPS
medium	382 FPS	384 FPS
high	382 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	339 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11400H and Ryzen 5 7530U

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 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 i5-11400H and Ryzen 5 7530U share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-11400H versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7530U — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-11400H 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 i5-11400H scores 15,262 against the Ryzen 5 7530U's 15,378 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 7530U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11400H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7530U.

Feature	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 5 7530U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+35%	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	15,262	15,378
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 7530U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 5 7530U
Socket	FCBGA1787	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
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 7530U). The Core i5-11400H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU), while the Ryzen 5 7530U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11400H targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.