Core i5-11500B vs Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

Core i5-11500B

6 Cores12 Thrd7.5 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2021

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-11500B

6 / 12

17,075

+0.7%

16,959

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 i5-11500B

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

118%

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

109%

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

100%

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

95%

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

105%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

105%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

104%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

104%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

104%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

104%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

104%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

103%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

103%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

103%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

102%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

102%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

102%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

101%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

100%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

100%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

100%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

99%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

99%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

99%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

99%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

99%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

99%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

98%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

98%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

98%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

98%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

98%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

98%

#162

Core i3-13100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $128

97%

#163

Core i9-10910

MSRP: $488|Avg: $200

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-11500B delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-11500B	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($185)	✅ More affordable ($150)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 (vs $185), it costs 19% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 22% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-11500B.

Insight	Core i5-11500B	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+22%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($185)	✅ More affordable ($150)

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 i5-11500B Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11500B and Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

Core i5-11500B

The Core i5-11500B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. L2 cache: 7.5 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,075 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,959 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-11500B packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500B versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X — a 11.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-11500B (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-11500B uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11500B scores 17,075 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X's 16,959 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-11500B. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core i5-11500B vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X.

Feature	Core i5-11500B	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+12%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	12 MB	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	7.5 MB+1400%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm-17%	12 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	17,075	16,959
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	9,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,255
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	6,243

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11500B uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i5-11500B	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
Socket	FCBGA1787	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Core i5-11500B supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11500B) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X). The Core i5-11500B includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 32EU), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500B targets Desktop / Mini PC, Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X targets Workstation.

Feature	Core i5-11500B	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 32EU	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Desktop / Mini PC	Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-11500B launched at $185 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X debuted at $329. At current prices ($185 vs $150), the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-11500B delivers 92.3 pts/$ vs 113.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X the 20.2% better value option.