Core i5-11500H vs Ryzen 7 5700U

CPU

GPU

Core i5-11500H

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2021

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Ryzen 7 5700U

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2021

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-11500H

6 / 12

15,669

+1.0%

15,511

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

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 i5-11500H

2021

Why buy it

✅+50.1% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅66.7% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Ryzen 7 5700U

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,200 vs 1,801).
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (8,600 vs 9,532).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).

Core i5-11500H

2021

Ryzen 7 5700U

2021

Why buy it

✅+50.1% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅66.7% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,200 vs 1,801).
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (8,600 vs 9,532).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-11500H better than Ryzen 7 5700U?

Yes. Core i5-11500H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.5% average FPS lead across 32 shared CPU game tests in our data, 10.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 1.0% higher PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-11500H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 1.5% more average FPS across 32 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-11500H is the better fit. You are getting 10.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core i5-11500H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i5-11500H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 1.5% average FPS lead across 32 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 7 5700U is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 i5-11500H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5700U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-11500H	Ryzen 7 5700U
1080p
low	191 FPS	179 FPS
medium	157 FPS	147 FPS
high	131 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	155 FPS	152 FPS
medium	122 FPS	123 FPS
high	99 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	82 FPS
medium	74 FPS	72 FPS
high	59 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-11500H	Ryzen 7 5700U
1080p
low	384 FPS	212 FPS
medium	310 FPS	179 FPS
high	275 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	341 FPS	185 FPS
medium	279 FPS	160 FPS
high	254 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	150 FPS
medium	236 FPS	135 FPS
high	216 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	111 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-11500H	Ryzen 7 5700U
1080p
low	392 FPS	388 FPS
medium	392 FPS	388 FPS
high	392 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	388 FPS
1440p
low	392 FPS	388 FPS
medium	392 FPS	388 FPS
high	392 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	388 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	388 FPS
medium	378 FPS	388 FPS
high	325 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	279 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-11500H	Ryzen 7 5700U
1080p
low	392 FPS	388 FPS
medium	392 FPS	388 FPS
high	392 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	388 FPS
1440p
low	392 FPS	388 FPS
medium	392 FPS	388 FPS
high	392 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	388 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	388 FPS
medium	392 FPS	388 FPS
high	392 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	303 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11500H and Ryzen 7 5700U

Core i5-11500H

The Core i5-11500H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake H45 (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 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: 15,669 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 i5-11500H 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 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500H versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700U — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-11500H (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i5-11500H uses the Tiger Lake H45 (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 7 5700U uses Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11500H scores 15,669 against the Ryzen 7 5700U's 15,511 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-11500H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 9,532 vs 8,600 (10.3% advantage for the Core i5-11500H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,801 vs 1,200, a 40.1% lead for the Core i5-11500H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,248 vs 6,000 (4% advantage for the Core i5-11500H). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11500H vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700U.

Feature	Core i5-11500H	Ryzen 7 5700U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+7%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+61%	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 H45 (2021)	Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021)
PassMark	15,669+1%	15,511
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,532+11%	8,600
Geekbench 6 Single	1,801+50%	1,200
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,248+4%	6,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11500H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Core i5-11500H supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-11500H) vs 12 (Ryzen 7 5700U) — the Core i5-11500H offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM570,QM580,WM590 (Core i5-11500H) and SoC (Ryzen 7 5700U).

Feature	Core i5-11500H	Ryzen 7 5700U
Socket	FCBGA1787	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20+67%	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i5-11500H supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11500H) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700U). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 750 (32 EU) (Core i5-11500H) and Radeon Graphics (8 CUs) (Ryzen 7 5700U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500H targets Gaming, Ryzen 7 5700U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-11500H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.

Feature	Core i5-11500H	Ryzen 7 5700U
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 750 (32 EU)	Radeon Graphics (8 CUs)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming	Mainstream Laptop