Ryzen 5 5560U
VS
Core i5-11400H

Ryzen 5 5560U vs Core i5-11400H

AMD

Ryzen 5 5560U

6 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Core i5-11400H

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2021

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.

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 i5-11400H

#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
118%
#36
Core i5-11500B
MSRP: $185|Avg: $185
108%
#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
103%
#45
Core i5-11400H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
97%
#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-11400H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 5560U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 5 5560UCore i5-11400H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 5560UCore i5-11400H
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 5 5560U and Core i5-11400H

AMD

Ryzen 5 5560U

The Ryzen 5 5560U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 December 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 15,202 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Core i5-11400H

The Core i5-11400H 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 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: 15,262 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 5560U and Core i5-11400H share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5560U versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-11400H — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-11400H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5560U uses the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-11400H uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5560U scores 15,202 against the Core i5-11400H's 15,262 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-11400H. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 5 5560U vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11400H.

FeatureRyzen 5 5560UCore i5-11400H
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
6 / 12
Boost Clock
4 GHz
4.5 GHz+13%
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
2.7 GHz+17%
L3 Cache
8 MB
12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
3 MB+140%
1.25 MB (per core)
Process
7 nm-30%
10 nm SuperFin
Architecture
Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021)
Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark
15,202
15,262
Cinebench R23 Multi
8,150
Geekbench 6 Single
1,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
6,500
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5560U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-11400H uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 5560UCore i5-11400H
Socket
FP6
FCBGA1787
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
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: not specified (Ryzen 5 5560U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11400H). The Core i5-11400H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU), while the Ryzen 5 5560U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11400H targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.

FeatureRyzen 5 5560UCore i5-11400H
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Gaming Laptop