Core i5-11260H vs Core i5-11500H

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11260H

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

108%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

107%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

106%

#94

Core i5-11260H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

95%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

94%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11500H

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

106%

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

101%

#67

Core i5-11500H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

98%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-11500H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-11260H in both compute-intensive tasks (1.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-11260H	Core i5-11500H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake H45 (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-11260H	Core i5-11500H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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

Core i5-11500H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11260H and Core i5-11500H

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.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-11260H and Core i5-11500H share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11260H versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500H — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-11500H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i5-11260H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core i5-11500H uses Tiger Lake H45 (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Core i5-11260H scores 15,459 against the Core i5-11500H's 15,669 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i5-11500H. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-11260H	Core i5-11500H
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.6 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	2.9 GHz+12%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	10 nm SuperFin
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Tiger Lake H45 (2021)
PassMark	15,459	15,669+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	9,532
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,801
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	6,248

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1787 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Core i5-11260H	Core i5-11500H
Socket	FCBGA1787	FCBGA1787
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-11260H) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11500H). The Core i5-11500H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750 (32 EU)), while the Core i5-11260H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-11500H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.