Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U
VS
Core i5-11300H

Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U vs Core i5-11300H

AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Core i5-11300H

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2021

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11300H

#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
97%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
97%
#617
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
840%
#618
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
828%
#619
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
760%
#620
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
756%
#621
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
749%
#623
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
724%
#624
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
694%
#625
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
693%
#626
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
674%
#629
Core i5-11300H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#638
Celeron Dual-Core T1400
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-11300H leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 3 PRO 5450UCore i5-11300H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 3 PRO 5450UCore i5-11300H
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U and Core i5-11300H

AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 10,828 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Core i5-11300H

The Core i5-11300H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,792 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U and Core i5-11300H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11300H — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-11300H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U uses the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-11300H uses Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U scores 10,828 against the Core i5-11300H's 10,792 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeatureRyzen 3 PRO 5450UCore i5-11300H
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
4 / 8
Boost Clock
4 GHz
4.4 GHz+10%
Base Clock
2.6 GHz
2.6 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
8 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process
7 nm-30%
10 nm SuperFin
Architecture
Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021)
Tiger Lake-H35 (2021)
PassMark
10,828
10,792
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-11300H uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 3 PRO 5450UCore i5-11300H
Socket
FP6
FCBGA1449
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0