Ryzen 5 7600X vs i5-11260H

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-11260H
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
10.29
Ryzen 5 7600X
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 105 Watt
18.61
+80.9%

Ryzen 5 7600X outperforms Core i5-11260H by an impressive 81% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 5 7600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking771337
Place by popularitynot in top-10069
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Tiger LakeAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency26.8116.16
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-H (2021)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 5 7600X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed2.6 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache96K (per core)384 KB
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)6 MB
L3 cache12 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFin5 nm, 6 nm
Die sizeno data70 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C61 °C
Number of transistorsno dataCCD: 6,5 Mrd + IOD: 3,4 Mrd Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 5 7600X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1787AM5
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 5 7600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-5125 nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 5 7600X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
Secure Key+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 5 7600X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 5 7600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® ProcessorsAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.4 GHzno data
Execution Units16no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 5 7600X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 5 7600X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 5 7600X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 5 7600X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2024

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-11260H 10.29
Ryzen 5 7600X 18.61
+80.9%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-11260H 15751
Ryzen 5 7600X 28475
+80.8%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-11260H 1722
Ryzen 5 7600X 2891
+67.9%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-11260H 6054
Ryzen 5 7600X 12955
+114%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i5-11260H 6358
Ryzen 5 7600X 12003
+88.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.29 18.61
Recency 11 May 2021 27 September 2022
Chip lithography 10 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 105 Watt

i5-11260H has 200% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 7600X, on the other hand, has a 80.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 7600X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-11260H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-11260H is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 7600X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-11260H and Ryzen 5 7600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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