Core i5-11320H vs Ryzen 5 4500U

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 i5-11320H

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU), while Ryzen 5 4500U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌86.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 15W.

Ryzen 5 4500U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 28W, a 13W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-11320H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (10,692 vs 10,879).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-11320H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-11320H

2021

Ryzen 5 4500U

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU), while Ryzen 5 4500U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 28W, a 13W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌86.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-11320H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (10,692 vs 10,879).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-11320H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-11320H better than Ryzen 5 4500U?

Yes. Core i5-11320H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 10.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.7% 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 i5-11320H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 10.7% 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 i5-11320H is the better fit. You are getting 1.7% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Core i5-11320H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i5-11320H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 10.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-11320H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 6/6. 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 i5-11320H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 4500U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-11320H	Ryzen 5 4500U
1080p
low	176 FPS	169 FPS
medium	148 FPS	138 FPS
high	120 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	146 FPS
medium	123 FPS	118 FPS
high	99 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	68 FPS
medium	75 FPS	59 FPS
high	59 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-11320H	Ryzen 5 4500U
1080p
low	272 FPS	254 FPS
medium	272 FPS	213 FPS
high	247 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	147 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	215 FPS
medium	244 FPS	185 FPS
high	219 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	222 FPS	180 FPS
medium	188 FPS	160 FPS
high	157 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	109 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-11320H	Ryzen 5 4500U
1080p
low	272 FPS	267 FPS
medium	272 FPS	267 FPS
high	272 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	267 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	267 FPS
medium	272 FPS	267 FPS
high	272 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	263 FPS
4K
low	272 FPS	267 FPS
medium	272 FPS	238 FPS
high	272 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	254 FPS	159 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-11320H	Ryzen 5 4500U
1080p
low	272 FPS	267 FPS
medium	272 FPS	267 FPS
high	272 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	267 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	267 FPS
medium	272 FPS	267 FPS
high	272 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	272 FPS	267 FPS
medium	272 FPS	267 FPS
high	272 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	267 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11320H and Ryzen 5 4500U

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 5 4500U

The Ryzen 5 4500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,692 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-11320H packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 4500U offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Ryzen 5 4500U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-11320H versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4500U — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-11320H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i5-11320H uses the Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 5 4500U uses Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11320H scores 10,879 against the Ryzen 5 4500U's 10,692 — a 1.7% lead for the Core i5-11320H. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-11320H	Ryzen 5 4500U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 6+50%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+13%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+9%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	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-H35 (2021)	Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)
PassMark	10,879+2%	10,692
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 5 4500U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-11320H	Ryzen 5 4500U
Socket	FCBGA1449	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11320H) / not specified (Ryzen 5 4500U). The Core i5-11320H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU)), while the Ryzen 5 4500U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11320H targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-11320H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.