Core i5-11600 vs Ryzen 5 7535HS
Core i5-11600
Ryzen 5 7535HS
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11600
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7535HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-11600 | Ryzen 5 7535HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-11600 | Ryzen 5 7535HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) | ✅ 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 i5-11600 and Ryzen 5 7535HS
Core i5-11600
The Core i5-11600 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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: 17,912 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 5 7535HS
The Ryzen 5 7535HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.55 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 17,820 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-11600 and Ryzen 5 7535HS share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-11600 versus 4.55 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7535HS — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-11600 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-11600 uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7535HS uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11600 scores 17,912 against the Ryzen 5 7535HS's 17,820 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-11600. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11600 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7535HS.
| Feature | Core i5-11600 | Ryzen 5 7535HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+5% | 4.55 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.3 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 6 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 17,912 | 17,820 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 10,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,130 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-11600 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 7535HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-11600 | Ryzen 5 7535HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FP7 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11600) / not specified (Ryzen 5 7535HS). The Core i5-11600 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Ryzen 5 7535HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11600 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-11600 rivals Ryzen 5 5600X.
| Feature | Core i5-11600 | Ryzen 5 7535HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 750 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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