Core i5-11400 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Core i5-11400
Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11400
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-11400 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($141) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-11400 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 PRO 5850U
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 7 PRO 5850U
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 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: 16,830 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-11400 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11400 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i5-11400 uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U uses Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11400 scores 16,670 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U's 16,830 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 10,350 vs 11,203 (7.9% advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,960 vs 1,478, a 28% lead for the Core i5-11400 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11400 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U.
| Feature | Core i5-11400 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+37% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) |
| PassMark | 16,670 | 16,830 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 10,350 | 11,203+8% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,960+33% | 1,478 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,260 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-11400 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U 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 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-11400) vs 8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U) — the Core i5-11400 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B560,Z590 (Core i5-11400) and Socket FP6 (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U).
| Feature | Core i5-11400 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+150% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i5-11400 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11400) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 730 (Core i5-11400) and Radeon Vega 8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11400 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400 rivals Ryzen 5 5600X.
| Feature | Core i5-11400 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon Vega 8 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Mainstream Desktop | — |
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