Core i5-11400
VS
Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U

Core i5-11400 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U

Intel

Core i5-11400

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2021
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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. 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 i5-11400

#119
Core i5-11600KF
MSRP: $237|Avg: $157
105%
#120
Ryzen 5 5600XT
MSRP: $192|Avg: $180
105%
#121
Core i5-13600
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
104%
#122
Core i3-13100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $119
104%
#123
Ryzen 5 5600G
MSRP: $259|Avg: $160
104%
#124
Core Ultra 9 285K
MSRP: $589|Avg: $550
104%
#125
Core i5-13400E
MSRP: $221|Avg: $221
103%
#126
Ryzen 7 8700F
MSRP: $270|Avg: $257
103%
#127
Core i9-14900KF
MSRP: $564|Avg: $480
103%
#128
Core i7-12700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $285
102%
#129
Core i9-13900KF
MSRP: $599|Avg: $480
102%
#130
Core i7-12700
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
102%
#131
Core Ultra 5 245T
MSRP: $270|Avg: $270
102%
#132
Core i5-8500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $80
101%
#133
Core i5-9400F
MSRP: $182|Avg: $80
100%
#134
Core i5-11400
MSRP: $182|Avg: $141
100%
#135
Core i5-13600K
MSRP: $329|Avg: $319
100%
#136
Core i5-13500
MSRP: $242|Avg: $264
100%
#137
Ryzen 7 8700G
MSRP: $329|Avg: $269
100%
#138
Core i7-14700
MSRP: $384|Avg: $348
99%
#139
Ryzen 5 2500X
MSRP: $159|Avg: $80
99%
#140
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $60
99%
#141
Core i9-13900K
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
99%
#142
Core i3-14100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $131
98%
#143
Ryzen 5 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
97%
#144
Core i7-10700KF
MSRP: $405|Avg: $160
97%
#145
Core i5-11600K
MSRP: $262|Avg: $170
97%
#146
Core i7-13700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $400
97%
#147
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
96%
#148
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $150
96%
#149
Core i9-12900KS
MSRP: $739|Avg: $385
96%
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 Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-11400 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore i5-11400Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior 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 U (Zen 3) (2021−2022) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i5-11400Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($141)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11400 and Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne U (Zen 3) (2021−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 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: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,666 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Core i5-11400 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11400 versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-11400 uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U uses Cezanne U (Zen 3) (2021−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11400 scores 16,670 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U's 16,666 — a 0% lead for the Core i5-11400. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11400 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U.

FeatureCore i5-11400Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
4.5 GHz+2%
Base Clock
2.6 GHz+30%
2 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 (Zen 3) (2021−2022)
PassMark
16,670
16,666
Cinebench R23 Multi
10,350
Geekbench 6 Single
1,960
Geekbench 6 Multi
7,260
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11400 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-11400Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U
Socket
LGA1200
FP6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11400) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U). The Core i5-11400 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 730), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11400 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400 rivals Ryzen 5 5600X.

FeatureCore i5-11400Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 730
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Mainstream Desktop