Core i9-11900T vs Ryzen 5 7540U

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 i9-11900T

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 750, while Ryzen 5 7540U needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Stock), unlike Ryzen 5 7540U.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $439 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7540U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7540U moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 7540U

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,607 vs 18,620).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i9-11900T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i9-11900T.

Core i9-11900T

2021

Ryzen 5 7540U

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 750, while Ryzen 5 7540U needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Stock), unlike Ryzen 5 7540U.

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $439 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7540U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7540U moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,607 vs 18,620).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i9-11900T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i9-11900T.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i9-11900T better than Ryzen 5 7540U?

Yes. Core i9-11900T is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-11900T is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core i9-11900T is the smarter buy today. Core i9-11900T is at an unclear MSRP at $439 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 2.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (42.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 7540U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021) and a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200. 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 i9-11900T Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7540U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-11900T	Ryzen 5 7540U
1080p
low	286 FPS	255 FPS
medium	256 FPS	234 FPS
high	217 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	227 FPS
medium	189 FPS	189 FPS
high	155 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	157 FPS
medium	133 FPS	133 FPS
high	103 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	90 FPS

Open Core i9-11900T Open Ryzen 5 7540U

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-11900T	Ryzen 5 7540U
1080p
low	285 FPS	368 FPS
medium	234 FPS	307 FPS
high	211 FPS	271 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	235 FPS
1440p
low	242 FPS	310 FPS
medium	207 FPS	268 FPS
high	186 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	160 FPS	207 FPS
4K
low	169 FPS	232 FPS
medium	148 FPS	205 FPS
high	141 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	160 FPS

Open Core i9-11900T Open Ryzen 5 7540U

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-11900T	Ryzen 5 7540U
1080p
low	466 FPS	465 FPS
medium	466 FPS	465 FPS
high	466 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	466 FPS	465 FPS
1440p
low	466 FPS	465 FPS
medium	466 FPS	465 FPS
high	466 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	430 FPS	433 FPS
4K
low	466 FPS	465 FPS
medium	442 FPS	426 FPS
high	390 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	301 FPS

Open Core i9-11900T Open Ryzen 5 7540U

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-11900T	Ryzen 5 7540U
1080p
low	466 FPS	465 FPS
medium	466 FPS	465 FPS
high	466 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	466 FPS	465 FPS
1440p
low	466 FPS	465 FPS
medium	466 FPS	465 FPS
high	466 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	466 FPS	465 FPS
4K
low	466 FPS	465 FPS
medium	466 FPS	465 FPS
high	466 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	423 FPS	376 FPS

Open Core i9-11900T Open Ryzen 5 7540U

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-11900T and Ryzen 5 7540U

Core i9-11900T

The Core i9-11900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,620 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 7540U

The Ryzen 5 7540U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,607 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-11900T packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7540U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-11900T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i9-11900T versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7540U — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i9-11900T uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7540U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-11900T scores 18,620 against the Ryzen 5 7540U's 18,607 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i9-11900T. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i9-11900T	Ryzen 5 7540U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	3.2 GHz+113%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Rocket Lake (2021)	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
PassMark	18,620	18,607
Geekbench 6 Single	2,100	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,200	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-11900T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7540U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i9-11900T	Ryzen 5 7540U
Socket	LGA1200	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
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 i9-11900T) / not specified (Ryzen 5 7540U). The Core i9-11900T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 750), while the Ryzen 5 7540U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-11900T targets Low Power High Perf Desktop.