Core i5-11320H vs Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U

Core i5-11320H

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2021

Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-11320H

6 / 8

10,879

+0.5%

10,828

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core i5-11320H is positioned at rank #516 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 i5-11320H

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

100%

#504

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

674%

#505

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

664%

#506

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

610%

#507

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

607%

#508

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

602%

#510

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

581%

#511

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

557%

#512

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

556%

#513

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

541%

#516

Core i5-11320H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-11320H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-11320H	Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-11320H	Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U
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 i5-11320H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11320H and Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U

Core i5-11320H

The Core i5-11320H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,879 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 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: 10,828 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-11320H and Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-11320H versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-11320H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-11320H uses the Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U uses Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11320H scores 10,879 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U's 10,828 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-11320H. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-11320H	Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+13%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.6 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H35 (2021)	Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	10,879	10,828
Cinebench R23 Multi	5,852	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,447	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,633	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11320H uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-11320H	Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U
Socket	FCBGA1449	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11320H) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U). The Core i5-11320H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU)), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11320H targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-11320H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.