Core i5-11260H vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

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

✅Better for gaming: +4.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

2020

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-11260H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,316 vs 15,459).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $209 MSRP, while Core i5-11260H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core i5-11260H

2021

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-11260H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,316 vs 15,459).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $209 MSRP, while Core i5-11260H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-11260H better than Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE?

Yes. Core i5-11260H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.9% 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 pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.6% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core i5-11260H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i5-11260H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $209 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (73.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 2020), 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. 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 5 PRO 4650GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
1080p
low	187 FPS	177 FPS
medium	153 FPS	143 FPS
high	126 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	152 FPS
medium	120 FPS	121 FPS
high	98 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	69 FPS
medium	73 FPS	59 FPS
high	58 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
1080p
low	358 FPS	298 FPS
medium	292 FPS	257 FPS
high	262 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	324 FPS	261 FPS
medium	268 FPS	229 FPS
high	246 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	278 FPS	225 FPS
medium	235 FPS	202 FPS
high	214 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	156 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
1080p
low	386 FPS	383 FPS
medium	386 FPS	383 FPS
high	386 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	383 FPS
1440p
low	386 FPS	383 FPS
medium	386 FPS	383 FPS
high	386 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	362 FPS
4K
low	386 FPS	383 FPS
medium	373 FPS	332 FPS
high	312 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	227 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
1080p
low	386 FPS	383 FPS
medium	386 FPS	383 FPS
high	386 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	383 FPS
1440p
low	386 FPS	383 FPS
medium	386 FPS	383 FPS
high	386 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	383 FPS
4K
low	386 FPS	383 FPS
medium	386 FPS	383 FPS
high	386 FPS	378 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	316 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

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 PRO 4650GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,316 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11260H versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-11260H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-11260H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11260H scores 15,459 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE's 15,316 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-11260H. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11260H vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE.

Feature	Core i5-11260H	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+5%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.3 GHz+27%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	15,459	15,316

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11260H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.