CPU
GPU
Core i5-11260H
Ryzen 7 5700U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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 7 5700U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-11260H | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-11260H | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 5700U
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 7 5700U
The Ryzen 7 5700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 15,511 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-11260H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11260H versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700U — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-11260H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i5-11260H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 7 5700U uses Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11260H scores 15,459 against the Ryzen 7 5700U's 15,511 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11260H vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700U.
| Feature | Core i5-11260H | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+2% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+44% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin | 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) |
| PassMark | 15,459 | 15,511 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 8,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 6,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-11260H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-11260H | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR4x-4267 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-11260H) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700U). The Ryzen 7 5700U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8 CUs)), while the Core i5-11260H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700U targets Mainstream Laptop.
| Feature | Core i5-11260H | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Graphics (8 CUs) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Laptop |
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