Core i5-11260H vs Xeon D-1726

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 Xeon D-1726

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

102%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

101%

#149

Xeon D-1726

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

99%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-1726 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-11260H	Xeon D-1726
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 (Legacy / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-11260H ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-11260H	Xeon D-1726
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

Xeon D-1726 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11260H and Xeon D-1726

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.

Xeon D-1726

The Xeon D-1726 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,511 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-11260H and Xeon D-1726 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11260H versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1726 — a 22.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-11260H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i5-11260H is built on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-11260H scores 15,459 against the Xeon D-1726's 15,511 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon D-1726. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11260H vs 10 MB on the Xeon D-1726.

Feature	Core i5-11260H	Xeon D-1726
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+26%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	2.9 GHz+12%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+20%	10 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	—
Process	10 nm SuperFin	10 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	—
PassMark	15,459	15,511

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11260H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-1726 uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.