Core i9-11900T
VS
Ryzen 5 7535H

Core i9-11900T vs Ryzen 5 7535H

Intel

Core i9-11900T

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2021
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 7535H

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.55 GHz2023

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.

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 i9-11900T

#338
Core i9-10980XE
MSRP: $979|Avg: $620
115%
#339
Core i5-8500T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $149
115%
#340
Core i9-9900KF
MSRP: $488|Avg: $350
114%
#341
Ryzen Embedded V2748
MSRP: $309|Avg: $359
114%
#342
Core i3-9350K
MSRP: $184|Avg: $150
112%
#343
Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
110%
#344
Core i9-9900
MSRP: $423|Avg: $330
109%
#345
Core i9-9980XE
MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593
109%
#346
Core i7-10700K
MSRP: $387|Avg: $380
108%
#347
Celeron G5905T
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
105%
#348
Athlon PRO 200GE
MSRP: $55|Avg: $81
105%
#349
Core i5-9600
MSRP: $224|Avg: $219
104%
#350
Core i3-8300
MSRP: $138|Avg: $136
104%
#351
Core i5-8500B
MSRP: $192|Avg: $192
103%
#352
Core i7-13700TE
MSRP: $390|Avg: $476
103%
#353
Core i9-11900T
MSRP: $439|Avg: $413
100%
#354
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
100%
#355
Core i9-10900
MSRP: $483|Avg: $426
100%
#356
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
99%
#357
Core i9-10900K
MSRP: $499|Avg: $500
99%
#358
Celeron G4930
MSRP: $42|Avg: $57
99%
#359
Ryzen 7 2700E
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
99%
#360
Ryzen Embedded V2516
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
99%
#361
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442
98%
#362
Core i9-14901E
MSRP: $557|Avg: $689
98%
#363
Celeron G5900T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $50
97%
#364
Celeron G6900TE
MSRP: $53|Avg: $64
96%
#365
Core i5-8600T
MSRP: $213|Avg: $213
96%
#366
Celeron G4950
MSRP: $52|Avg: $63
96%
#367
Core i9-10900E
MSRP: $488|Avg: $450
95%
#368
Core i7-9700KF
MSRP: $374|Avg: $333
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7535H

#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
101%
#145
Ryzen 5 7535H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#153
Core i7-1370P
MSRP: $438|Avg: $280
97%
#158
Core i9-13900H
MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i9-11900T leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 7535H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore i9-11900TRyzen 5 7535H
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($413)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i9-11900TRyzen 5 7535H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($413)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-11900T and Ryzen 5 7535H

Intel

Core i9-11900T

The Core i9-11900T 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,620 points. Launch price was $299.

AMD

Ryzen 5 7535H

The Ryzen 5 7535H 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: 18,832 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Core i9-11900T packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7535H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-11900T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i9-11900T versus 4.55 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7535H — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Core i9-11900T (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i9-11900T uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7535H uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-11900T scores 18,620 against the Ryzen 5 7535H's 18,832 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 7535H. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeatureCore i9-11900TRyzen 5 7535H
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+33%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz+8%
4.55 GHz
Base Clock
1.5 GHz
3.3 GHz+120%
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
512K (per core)+100%
Process
14 nm
6 nm-57%
Architecture
Rocket Lake (2021)
Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
PassMark
18,620
18,832+1%
Geekbench 6 Single
2,100
Geekbench 6 Multi
9,200
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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-11900T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7535H uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i9-11900TRyzen 5 7535H
Socket
LGA1200
FP7
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
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 (Core i9-11900T) / not specified (Ryzen 5 7535H). The Core i9-11900T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 750), while the Ryzen 5 7535H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-11900T targets Low Power High Perf Desktop.

FeatureCore i9-11900TRyzen 5 7535H
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 750
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Low Power High Perf Desktop