AMD Ryzen 5 5500U vs Intel Core i5-11400

Processor comparisons 23-03-2021

   For example you can't decide which CPU to buy, you can make a choice by looking at the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U vs Intel Core i5-11400 tests and see which is better for games or normal use for rendering, programming, streaming, video editing, machine learning. Here is all information from real video editing and streaming tests or different benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications like PassMark, SuperPi, 7zip, UserBenchmark, Prime95, AIDA64, Blender, VeraCrypt, 3DMark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, RealBench, PCMark 10, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), DaVinci Resolve Studio, Dolphin Emulator, Furmark, Gears 5, Handbrake, WPrime, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Blender, MATLAB.
   And how good the processors are in games:

Red Dead Redemption 2
Fortnite
Halo Infinite
Borderlands 3
Valorant
Cyberpunk 2077
Death Stranding
Apex Legends
Watch Dogs Legion
DOOM: Eternal
Grand Theft Auto V
Last Man Standing
Rainbow Six Siege
Overwatch
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Fallout 76
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Valheim
Assassin's Creed Valhalla

After looking at the data these benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i5-11400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5500U.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Ryzen 5 5500U

54%

Core i5-11400

55%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i5-11400 is 1% better than Ryzen 5 5500U. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen 5 5500U

53%

Core i5-11400

55%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a little game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Microsoft Flight Simulator, Metro Exodus, Control, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Horizon Zero Dawn, Battlefield V, Hitman 3, NBA 2K20, DOTA 2A, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Forza Horizon 4, Ghostrunner, Monster Hunter World, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, League of Legends (LOL), Half-Life: Alyx.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	94.0	98.5
Valorant	106.9	111.9
Cyberpunk 2077	59.8	62.7
Apex Legends	100.5	105.2
Call of Duty Warzone	80.2	83.9
Overwatch	86.6	90.7
Red Dead Redemption 2	73.7	77.2
DOOM Eternal	53.4	56.0
Warzone	83.4	87.3
Assassin's Creed	89.8	94.0
Valheim	88.7	92.9

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, FullHD or 4K. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you compare it in one assembly with the video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Ryzen 5 5500U

262%

Core i5-11400

119%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen 5 5500U is more energy efficient than the Core i5-11400 as it consumes less power: 15W vs. 65W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, programming, video rendering or video editing, machine learning, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum performance, the CPU turns on all threads and cores that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the software you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the advantages of multi-core mode are unused.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	AMD Ryzen 5 5500U	Intel Core i5-11400
Cinbench 15 Single-core	181	182
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	1418	1743
Cinbench 20 Single-core	466	425
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	3131	3904
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1208	1110
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	8366	10336

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen 5 5500U	Intel Core i5-11400
Single-Core	2485	2476
Multi-Core	14415	18858

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen 5 5500U	Intel Core i5-11400
Single-Core	1182	2332
Multi-Core	5928	10287

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS even in the newest games. The economy are obvious! Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	AMD Ryzen 5 5500U	Intel Core i5-11400
Announcement date	January 12, 2021	January 20, 2021
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Socket	FP6	FCLGA1200
Core name	Lucienne	Rocket Lake
Architecture	Zen 2	x86
Generation	3	11
Turbo Frequency	4 MHz	4.4 MHz
Frequency	2.1 MHz	2.6 MHz
Cores	6	6
Threads	12	12
Bus rate		8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	4800 millions	5400 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	15 W	65 W
Memory type	DDR4 - Up to 3200MHz	DDR4-3200
Max. Memory		128 Gb
Memory Frequency		3200
Memory bandwidth		50 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache	3MB	3 MB
L3 cache	8MB	12 MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	100-000000375

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i5-11400 is 19% better than Ryzen 5 5500U in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is better: 7
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-11400 is better: 27
Although it should be realized that the summary data that you have looked at here do not mean that taking them into account you should fully trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Be sure to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of real owners of AMD Ryzen 5 5500U and Intel Core i5-11400 before making a decision which of the processors to buy for gaming.

AMD Ryzen 5 5500U - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• AMD Ryzen 5 5500U specs and review.

Intel Core i5-11400 - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i5-11400 specs and review.