Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 vs Core i5-11260H
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
Core i5-11260H
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11260H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 | Core i5-11260H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 | Core i5-11260H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO 2700 and Core i5-11260H
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 15,342 points. Launch price was $299.
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 PRO 2700 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-11260H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11260H — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-11260H (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i5-11260H uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 scores 15,342 against the Core i5-11260H's 15,459 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-11260H. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11260H.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 | Core i5-11260H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.4 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+23% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 12 nm | 10 nm SuperFin-17% |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Tiger Lake-H (2021) |
| PassMark | 15,342 | 15,459 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-11260H uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 | Core i5-11260H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1787 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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