Ryzen 5 7540U vs Core i9-11900T
Ryzen 5 7540U
Core i9-11900T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7540U
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-11900T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7540U | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($413) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7540U | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($413) |
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 Ryzen 5 7540U and Core i9-11900T
Ryzen 5 7540U
The Ryzen 5 7540U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 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: 18,607 points. Launch price was $299.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7540U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-11900T offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-11900T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7540U versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i9-11900T — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7540U uses the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i9-11900T uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7540U scores 18,607 against the Core i9-11900T's 18,620 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i9-11900T. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7540U | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+113% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 18,607 | 18,620 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,200 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7540U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-11900T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7540U | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 7540U) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-11900T). The Core i9-11900T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 750), while the Ryzen 5 7540U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-11900T targets Low Power High Perf Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7540U | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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