Ryzen 5 7600X vs Core i5-11300H
Ryzen 5 7600X
Core i5-11300H
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11300H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600X | Core i5-11300H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600X | Core i5-11300H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 7600X and Core i5-11300H
Ryzen 5 7600X
The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.
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
The Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-11300H offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 5 7600X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11300H — a 18.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 4.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Core i5-11300H uses Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the Core i5-11300H's 10,792 — a 89.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-11300H.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Core i5-11300H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz+20% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.7 GHz+81% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+300% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+380% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm-50% | 10 nm SuperFin |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) |
| PassMark | 28,325+162% | 10,792 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,900 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-11300H uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Core i5-11300H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FCBGA1449 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X) / not specified (Core i5-11300H). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Core i5-11300H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Core i5-11300H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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