Core i7-11600H vs Ryzen 5 7530U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-11600H

6 / 12

15,441

+0.4%

15,378

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

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 i7-11600H

#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%

#95

Core i7-11600H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#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 Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7530U

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

122%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

117%

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

106%

#30

Ryzen 5 7530U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

98%

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

90%

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-11600H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 7530U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-11600H	Ryzen 5 7530U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake H45 (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-11600H	Ryzen 5 7530U
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 i7-11600H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7530U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11600H and Ryzen 5 7530U

Core i7-11600H

The Core i7-11600H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake H45 (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 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: 15,441 points. Launch price was $395.

Ryzen 5 7530U

The Ryzen 5 7530U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 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. Passmark benchmark score: 15,378 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-11600H and Ryzen 5 7530U share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-11600H versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7530U — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-11600H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-11600H uses the Tiger Lake H45 (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 5 7530U uses Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11600H scores 15,441 against the Ryzen 5 7530U's 15,378 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-11600H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i7-11600H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7530U.

Feature	Core i7-11600H	Ryzen 5 7530U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+2%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+25%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake H45 (2021)	Barcelo-U Refresh (2023)
PassMark	15,441	15,378
Geekbench 6 Single	1,903	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-11600H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 7530U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-11600H	Ryzen 5 7530U
Socket	FCBGA1787	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
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 i7-11600H) / not specified (Ryzen 5 7530U). The Core i7-11600H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 7530U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11600H targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11600H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.