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 i5-11400

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $367 less on MSRP ($182 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Delivers 198.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 91.6 vs 30.7 PassMark/$ ($182 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 180W, a 115W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 730, while Ryzen Threadripper 1900X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,670 vs 16,829).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 30.7 vs 91.6 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $182 MSRP).
❌176.9% higher power demand at 180W vs 65W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-11400 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-11400.

Core i5-11400

2021

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $367 less on MSRP ($182 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Delivers 198.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 91.6 vs 30.7 PassMark/$ ($182 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 180W, a 115W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 730, while Ryzen Threadripper 1900X needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,670 vs 16,829).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 30.7 vs 91.6 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $182 MSRP).
❌176.9% higher power demand at 180W vs 65W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-11400 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-11400.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper 1900X better than Core i5-11400?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Ryzen Threadripper 1900X makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i5-11400 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 15.4% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).

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

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-11400 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is 201.6% more expensive on MSRP at $549 MSRP versus $182 MSRP, and it gives you a 15.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-11400 is also 198.8% better value on MSRP (91.6 vs 30.7 PassMark/$), 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 i5-11400 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2017) and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. 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 i5-11400 Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-11400	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
1080p
low	189 FPS	227 FPS
medium	152 FPS	198 FPS
high	123 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	118 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	183 FPS
medium	119 FPS	152 FPS
high	97 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	71 FPS
medium	72 FPS	63 FPS
high	58 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-11400	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
1080p
low	417 FPS	421 FPS
medium	339 FPS	401 FPS
high	310 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	280 FPS
1440p
low	384 FPS	392 FPS
medium	311 FPS	353 FPS
high	286 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	333 FPS	253 FPS
medium	272 FPS	228 FPS
high	250 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	210 FPS	165 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-11400	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
1080p
low	417 FPS	421 FPS
medium	417 FPS	421 FPS
high	417 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	417 FPS	421 FPS
1440p
low	417 FPS	421 FPS
medium	417 FPS	421 FPS
high	417 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	399 FPS
4K
low	417 FPS	421 FPS
medium	341 FPS	362 FPS
high	290 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	270 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-11400	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
1080p
low	417 FPS	421 FPS
medium	417 FPS	421 FPS
high	417 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	417 FPS	421 FPS
1440p
low	417 FPS	421 FPS
medium	417 FPS	421 FPS
high	417 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	417 FPS	421 FPS
4K
low	417 FPS	421 FPS
medium	417 FPS	421 FPS
high	417 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	387 FPS	371 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11400 and Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

Core i5-11400

The Core i5-11400 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 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: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,670 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,829 points. Launch price was $549.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-11400 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11400 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-11400 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-11400 uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11400 scores 16,670 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X's 16,829 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11400 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X.

Feature	Core i5-11400	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+10%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.8 GHz+46%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	32 MB+167%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Rocket Lake (2021)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	16,670	16,829
Cinebench R23 Multi	10,350	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,960	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,260	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11400 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-11400	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Socket	LGA1200	SP3r2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
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 (Core i5-11400) / not specified (Ryzen Threadripper 1900X). The Core i5-11400 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 730), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11400 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400 rivals Ryzen 5 5600X.

Feature	Core i5-11400	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 730	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Mainstream Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-11400 launched at $182 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X debuted at $549. On MSRP ($182 vs $549), the Core i5-11400 is $367 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-11400 delivers 91.6 pts/$ vs 30.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X — making the Core i5-11400 the 99.7% better value option.