Ryzen 7 5700U
VS
Core i5-11260H

Ryzen 7 5700U vs Core i5-11260H

AMD

Ryzen 7 5700U

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Core i5-11260H

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 Ryzen 7 5700U

#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
119%
#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
111%
#36
Core i5-11500B
MSRP: $185|Avg: $185
101%
#38
Ryzen 7 5700U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
96%
#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11260H

#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
108%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
107%
#86
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
106%
#94
Core i5-11260H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#96
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
99%
#97
Core Ultra 5 226V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
99%
#101
Core i5-1350P
MSRP: $320|Avg: $250
95%
#102
Core i3-1220P
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
94%
#107
Core Ultra 5 228V
MSRP: $295|Avg: $295
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-11260H leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 5700U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 7 5700UCore i5-11260H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 7 5700UCore i5-11260H
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 7 5700U and Core i5-11260H

AMD

Ryzen 7 5700U

The Ryzen 7 5700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,511 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Core i5-11260H

The Core i5-11260H 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 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: 15,459 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 5700U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-11260H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700U versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11260H — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-11260H (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5700U uses the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-11260H uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5700U scores 15,511 against the Core i5-11260H's 15,459 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700U vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11260H.

FeatureRyzen 7 5700UCore i5-11260H
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+33%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
4.3 GHz
4.4 GHz+2%
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
2.6 GHz+44%
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process
7 nm-30%
10 nm SuperFin
Architecture
Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021)
Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark
15,511
15,459
Cinebench R23 Multi
8,600
Geekbench 6 Single
1,200
Geekbench 6 Multi
6,000
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 5700U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-11260H uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 5700UCore i5-11260H
Socket
FP6
FCBGA1787
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
12
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700U) / not specified (Core i5-11260H). The Ryzen 7 5700U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8 CUs)), while the Core i5-11260H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700U targets Mainstream Laptop.

FeatureRyzen 7 5700UCore i5-11260H
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon Graphics (8 CUs)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Mainstream Laptop