Core i9-11900H vs Ryzen 5 7545U
Core i9-11900H
Ryzen 5 7545U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 i9-11900H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7545U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-11900H | Ryzen 5 7545U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced 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 (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-11900H | Ryzen 5 7545U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i9-11900H and Ryzen 5 7545U
Core i9-11900H
The Core i9-11900H 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 24 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: 20,009 points. Launch price was $546.
Ryzen 5 7545U
The Ryzen 5 7545U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 November 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,185 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i9-11900H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7545U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-11900H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i9-11900H versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7545U — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i9-11900H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 5 7545U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-11900H scores 20,009 against the Ryzen 5 7545U's 20,185 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 7545U. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-11900H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7545U.
| Feature | Core i9-11900H | Ryzen 5 7545U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+52% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+50% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin | 4 nm-60% |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 20,009 | 20,185 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-11900H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 7545U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-11900H | Ryzen 5 7545U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i9-11900H) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7545U). The Ryzen 5 7545U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Core i9-11900H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7545U targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i9-11900H | Ryzen 5 7545U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 740M |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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