Ryzen 5 4500U vs Core i5-11320H

Ryzen 5 4500U

6 Cores6 Thrd15 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

Core i5-11320H

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 4500U

6 / 6

10,692

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

Core i5-11320H

6 / 8

10,879

+1.7%

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 i5-11320H

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

100%

#504

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

674%

#505

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

664%

#506

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

610%

#507

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

607%

#508

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

602%

#510

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

581%

#511

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

557%

#512

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

556%

#513

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

541%

#516

Core i5-11320H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-11320H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 4500U in both compute-intensive tasks (1.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 4500U	Core i5-11320H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 4500U	Core i5-11320H
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.

Ryzen 5 4500U Benchmark Check

Core i5-11320H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 4500U and Core i5-11320H

Ryzen 5 4500U

The Ryzen 5 4500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,692 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i5-11320H

The Core i5-11320H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 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: 10,879 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 4500U packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i5-11320H offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 5 4500U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4500U versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-11320H — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-11320H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 4500U uses the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-11320H uses Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 4500U scores 10,692 against the Core i5-11320H's 10,879 — a 1.7% lead for the Core i5-11320H. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 4500U	Core i5-11320H
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.5 GHz+13%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.5 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	7 nm-30%	10 nm SuperFin
Architecture	Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)	Tiger Lake-H35 (2021)
PassMark	10,692	10,879+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	5,852
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,447
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,633

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 4500U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-11320H uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 4500U	Core i5-11320H
Socket	FP6	FCBGA1449
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 4500U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11320H). The Core i5-11320H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU)), while the Ryzen 5 4500U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11320H targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-11320H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.