Core i5-11260H vs Ryzen 7 5700U

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

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5700U across 35 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,459 vs 15,511).
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 5700U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 5700U

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.7% higher average FPS across 35 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (12 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (8 CUs), while Core i5-11260H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).

Core i5-11260H

2021

Ryzen 7 5700U

2021

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.7% higher average FPS across 35 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (12 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (8 CUs), while Core i5-11260H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5700U across 35 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,459 vs 15,511).
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 5700U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 5700U better than Core i5-11260H?

Yes. Ryzen 7 5700U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 3.7% average FPS lead across 35 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.3% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 5700U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.7% more average FPS across 35 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5700U is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 5700U still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 5700U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 3.7% average FPS lead across 35 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 7 5700U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 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 i5-11260H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5700U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 7 5700U
1080p
low	187 FPS	179 FPS
medium	153 FPS	147 FPS
high	126 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	152 FPS
medium	120 FPS	123 FPS
high	98 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	82 FPS
medium	73 FPS	72 FPS
high	58 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 7 5700U
1080p
low	362 FPS	212 FPS
medium	292 FPS	179 FPS
high	262 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	327 FPS	185 FPS
medium	268 FPS	160 FPS
high	246 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	281 FPS	150 FPS
medium	235 FPS	135 FPS
high	214 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	111 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 7 5700U
1080p
low	386 FPS	388 FPS
medium	386 FPS	388 FPS
high	386 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	388 FPS
1440p
low	386 FPS	388 FPS
medium	386 FPS	388 FPS
high	386 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	388 FPS
4K
low	386 FPS	388 FPS
medium	373 FPS	388 FPS
high	312 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	279 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 7 5700U
1080p
low	386 FPS	388 FPS
medium	386 FPS	388 FPS
high	386 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	388 FPS
1440p
low	386 FPS	388 FPS
medium	386 FPS	388 FPS
high	386 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	388 FPS
4K
low	386 FPS	388 FPS
medium	386 FPS	388 FPS
high	386 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	303 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 7 5700U

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 7 5700U

The Ryzen 7 5700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 15,511 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-11260H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11260H versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700U — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-11260H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i5-11260H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 7 5700U uses Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11260H scores 15,459 against the Ryzen 7 5700U's 15,511 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11260H vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700U.

Feature	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 7 5700U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+2%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+44%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021)
PassMark	15,459	15,511
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	8,600
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,200
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	6,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11260H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 7 5700U
Socket	FCBGA1787	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-11260H) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700U). The Ryzen 7 5700U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8 CUs)), while the Core i5-11260H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700U targets Mainstream Laptop.