Core i5-11400H vs Ryzen 5 7533HS

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: +3.2% higher average FPS across 4 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 7533HS needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1787 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7533HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 7533HS

2024

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 i5-11400H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,231 vs 15,262).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-11400H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-11400H

2021

Ryzen 5 7533HS

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.2% higher average FPS across 4 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 7533HS 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).
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1787 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7533HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-11400H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,231 vs 15,262).
❌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 7533HS?

Yes. Core i5-11400H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 3.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.2% better PassMark, 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 3.2% more average FPS across 4 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 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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 3.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 5 7533HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 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 i5-11400H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7533HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 5 7533HS
1080p
low	187 FPS	164 FPS
medium	154 FPS	142 FPS
high	127 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	139 FPS
medium	120 FPS	119 FPS
high	98 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	76 FPS
medium	73 FPS	70 FPS
high	58 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 5 7533HS
1080p
low	382 FPS	326 FPS
medium	310 FPS	272 FPS
high	275 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	212 FPS
1440p
low	341 FPS	287 FPS
medium	279 FPS	244 FPS
high	254 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	191 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	222 FPS
medium	236 FPS	192 FPS
high	216 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	142 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 5 7533HS
1080p
low	382 FPS	381 FPS
medium	382 FPS	381 FPS
high	382 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	381 FPS
1440p
low	382 FPS	381 FPS
medium	382 FPS	381 FPS
high	382 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	336 FPS
4K
low	382 FPS	361 FPS
medium	378 FPS	300 FPS
high	325 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	213 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 5 7533HS
1080p
low	382 FPS	381 FPS
medium	382 FPS	381 FPS
high	382 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	381 FPS
1440p
low	382 FPS	381 FPS
medium	382 FPS	381 FPS
high	382 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	381 FPS
4K
low	382 FPS	381 FPS
medium	382 FPS	381 FPS
high	382 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	353 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11400H and Ryzen 5 7533HS

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 7533HS

The Ryzen 5 7533HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Setembro 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 15,231 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-11400H and Ryzen 5 7533HS share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-11400H versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7533HS — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-11400H (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-11400H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 5 7533HS uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11400H scores 15,262 against the Ryzen 5 7533HS's 15,231 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-11400H. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11400H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7533HS.

Feature	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 5 7533HS
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+2%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.3 GHz+22%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	6 nm-40%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	15,262	15,231
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 7533HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 5 7533HS
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, EPT (Core i5-11400H) / not specified (Ryzen 5 7533HS). The Core i5-11400H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU), while the Ryzen 5 7533HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11400H targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.