Core i5-11400H vs Core i5-11260H

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 i5-11400H

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

118%

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

108%

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

103%

#45

Core i5-11400H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

97%

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11260H

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

108%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

107%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

106%

#94

Core i5-11260H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

95%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

94%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-11400H leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-11260H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-11400H	Core i5-11260H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-11400H	Core i5-11260H
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 i5-11400H Benchmark Check

Core i5-11260H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11400H and Core i5-11260H

Core i5-11400H

The Core i5-11400H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,262 points. Launch price was $299.

Core i5-11260H

The Core i5-11260H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (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: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,459 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-11400H and Core i5-11260H share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-11400H versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11260H — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-11400H (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). Both are built on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture using a 10 nm SuperFin process. In PassMark, the Core i5-11400H scores 15,262 against the Core i5-11260H's 15,459 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i5-11260H. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-11400H	Core i5-11260H
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+2%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+4%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	10 nm SuperFin
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark	15,262	15,459+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,150	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,900	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,500	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1787 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Core i5-11400H	Core i5-11260H
Socket	FCBGA1787	FCBGA1787
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, EPT (Core i5-11400H) / not specified (Core i5-11260H). The Core i5-11400H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU), while the Core i5-11260H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11400H targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.