Ryzen 7 1700X vs Core i5-11500H
Ryzen 7 1700X
Core i5-11500H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 1700X
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11500H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 1700X | Core i5-11500H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake H45 (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 1700X | Core i5-11500H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ 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 7 1700X and Core i5-11500H
Ryzen 7 1700X
The Ryzen 7 1700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16384 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,623 points. Launch price was $399.
Core i5-11500H
The Core i5-11500H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake H45 (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 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: 15,669 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 1700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-11500H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 1700X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 1700X versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500H — a 19% clock advantage for the Core i5-11500H (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 7 1700X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-11500H uses Tiger Lake H45 (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 1700X scores 15,623 against the Core i5-11500H's 15,669 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-11500H. L3 cache: 16384 kB on the Ryzen 7 1700X vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11500H.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 1700X | Core i5-11500H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+17% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16384 kB+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+220% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm SuperFin-29% |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Tiger Lake H45 (2021) |
| PassMark | 15,623 | 15,669 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 9,532 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,801 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 6,248 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 1700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-11500H uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 1700X) vs 20 (Core i5-11500H) — the Ryzen 7 1700X offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 1700X) and HM570,QM580,WM590 (Core i5-11500H).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 1700X | Core i5-11500H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1787 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 1700X) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11500H). The Core i5-11500H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750 (32 EU)), while the Ryzen 7 1700X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-11500H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 1700X | Core i5-11500H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 750 (32 EU) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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