Core i5-11260H vs Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

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

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

2018

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,342 vs 15,459).
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Core i5-11260H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Core i5-11260H

2021

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,342 vs 15,459).
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Core i5-11260H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-11260H better than Ryzen 7 PRO 2700?

Yes. Core i5-11260H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting 0.8% 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, Core i5-11260H is the better fit because it leads the single-thread side of the matchup with 7.3% higher max boost clock.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-11260H is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Core i5-11260H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i5-11260H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you 0.8% higher PassMark. Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (51.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Core i5-11260H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2018) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. 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 PRO 2700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	187 FPS	176 FPS
medium	153 FPS	154 FPS
high	126 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	145 FPS
medium	120 FPS	122 FPS
high	98 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	66 FPS
medium	73 FPS	59 FPS
high	58 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core i5-11260H Open Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	362 FPS	336 FPS
medium	292 FPS	297 FPS
high	262 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	237 FPS
1440p
low	327 FPS	307 FPS
medium	268 FPS	278 FPS
high	246 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	281 FPS	225 FPS
medium	235 FPS	207 FPS
high	214 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	168 FPS

Open Core i5-11260H Open Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	386 FPS	384 FPS
medium	386 FPS	384 FPS
high	386 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	386 FPS	384 FPS
medium	386 FPS	384 FPS
high	386 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	337 FPS
4K
low	386 FPS	384 FPS
medium	373 FPS	319 FPS
high	312 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	226 FPS

Open Core i5-11260H Open Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	386 FPS	384 FPS
medium	386 FPS	384 FPS
high	386 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	386 FPS	384 FPS
medium	386 FPS	384 FPS
high	386 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	384 FPS
4K
low	386 FPS	384 FPS
medium	386 FPS	384 FPS
high	386 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	332 FPS

Open Core i5-11260H Open Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

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 PRO 2700

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 15,342 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-11260H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11260H versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-11260H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-11260H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11260H scores 15,459 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700's 15,342 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-11260H. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11260H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700.

Feature	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+7%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.2 GHz+23%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin-17%	12 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	15,459	15,342

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11260H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.