Core i5-11260H vs Ryzen 5 7530U
Core i5-11260H
Ryzen 5 7530U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11260H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7530U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-11260H | Ryzen 5 7530U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | ✨ Modern (Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-11260H | Ryzen 5 7530U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 5 7530U
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 5 7530U
The Ryzen 5 7530U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 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: 15,378 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 5 7530U share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11260H versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7530U — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7530U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-11260H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 5 7530U uses Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11260H scores 15,459 against the Ryzen 5 7530U's 15,378 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-11260H. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11260H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7530U.
| Feature | Core i5-11260H | Ryzen 5 7530U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.5 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+30% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin | 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) |
| PassMark | 15,459 | 15,378 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-11260H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 7530U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-11260H | Ryzen 5 7530U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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