Ryzen 9 5900XT vs i5-11400H

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-11400H
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
9.87
Ryzen 9 5900XT
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
28.15
+185%

Ryzen 9 5900XT outperforms Core i5-11400H by a whopping 185% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-11400H and Ryzen 9 5900XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking779165
Place by popularity35not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data67.09
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesTiger Lakeno data
Power efficiency26.5825.27
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-H (2021)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$349

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-11400H and Ryzen 9 5900XT 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1232
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache96K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFin7 nm
Die sizeno data2x 74 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data8,300 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-11400H and Ryzen 9 5900XT 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
SocketFCBGA1787AM4
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-11400H and Ryzen 9 5900XT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
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 i5-11400H and Ryzen 9 5900XT 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 i5-11400H and Ryzen 9 5900XT 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 i5-11400H and Ryzen 9 5900XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
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® ProcessorsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units16no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-11400H and Ryzen 9 5900XT integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-11400H and Ryzen 9 5900XT 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 i5-11400H and Ryzen 9 5900XT integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-11400H and Ryzen 9 5900XT.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i5-11400H 9.87
Ryzen 9 5900XT 28.15
+185%

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.

i5-11400H 15616
Ryzen 9 5900XT 44544
+185%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.87 28.15
Recency 11 May 2021 31 July 2024
Physical cores 6 16
Threads 12 32
Chip lithography 10 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 105 Watt

i5-11400H has 200% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 5900XT, on the other hand, has a 185.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 5900XT is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-11400H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-11400H is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 5900XT is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-11400H and Ryzen 9 5900XT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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