Core i5-11400H 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 i5-11400H

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU, while Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,262 vs 15,342).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Core i5-11400H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-11400H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-11400H

2021

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU, while Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,262 vs 15,342).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Core i5-11400H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌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 7 PRO 2700?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i5-11400H is ahead with a 0.3% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 pulls ahead with 0.5% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

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

Core i5-11400H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i5-11400H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.3% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.5% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (51.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 i5-11400H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2018). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 7 PRO 2700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	187 FPS	176 FPS
medium	154 FPS	154 FPS
high	127 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 i5-11400H Open Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	382 FPS	336 FPS
medium	310 FPS	297 FPS
high	275 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	237 FPS
1440p
low	341 FPS	307 FPS
medium	279 FPS	278 FPS
high	254 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	225 FPS
medium	236 FPS	207 FPS
high	216 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	168 FPS

Open Core i5-11400H Open Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	382 FPS	384 FPS
medium	382 FPS	384 FPS
high	382 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	382 FPS	384 FPS
medium	382 FPS	384 FPS
high	382 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	337 FPS
4K
low	382 FPS	384 FPS
medium	378 FPS	319 FPS
high	325 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	226 FPS

Open Core i5-11400H Open Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	382 FPS	384 FPS
medium	382 FPS	384 FPS
high	382 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	382 FPS	384 FPS
medium	382 FPS	384 FPS
high	382 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	384 FPS
4K
low	382 FPS	384 FPS
medium	382 FPS	384 FPS
high	382 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	332 FPS

Open Core i5-11400H Open Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11400H and Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

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 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 i5-11400H 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 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-11400H versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 — a 9.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-11400H (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-11400H 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 i5-11400H scores 15,262 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700's 15,342 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11400H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700.

Feature	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+10%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.2 GHz+19%
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	15,262	15,342
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 7 PRO 2700 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-11400H	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
Socket	FCBGA1787	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
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 7 PRO 2700). The Core i5-11400H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11400H targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.