Core i5-11400 vs Ryzen 5 5600H
Core i5-11400
Ryzen 5 5600H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 i5-11400
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-11400 | Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($141) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-11400 | Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($141) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i5-11400 and Ryzen 5 5600H
Core i5-11400
The Core i5-11400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (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: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,670 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 5 5600H
The Ryzen 5 5600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,533 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-11400 and Ryzen 5 5600H share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11400 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600H — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-11400 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-11400 uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600H uses Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11400 scores 16,670 against the Ryzen 5 5600H's 16,533 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-11400. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 10,350 vs 10,126 (2.2% advantage for the Core i5-11400). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,960 vs 1,764, a 10.5% lead for the Core i5-11400 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 7,260 vs 7,678 (5.6% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600H). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11400 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600H.
| Feature | Core i5-11400 | Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 16 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 3 MB+1100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) |
| PassMark | 16,670 | 16,533 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 10,350+2% | 10,126 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,960+11% | 1,764 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,260 | 7,678+6% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-11400 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600H uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Core i5-11400 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-11400) vs 16 (Ryzen 5 5600H) — the Core i5-11400 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-11400 | Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4266 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11400) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600H). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 730 (Core i5-11400) and Radeon Graphics (7-core) (Ryzen 5 5600H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11400 targets Mainstream Desktop, Ryzen 5 5600H targets Gaming Laptops. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400 rivals Ryzen 5 5600X; Ryzen 5 5600H rivals Core i5-11400H.
| Feature | Core i5-11400 | Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon Graphics (7-core) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Mainstream Desktop | Gaming Laptops |
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