CPU Comparison
Intel Core i5-11500T
Xeon E-2374G
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core i5-11500T vs Intel Xeon E-2374G
The Intel Core i5-11500T and the Intel Xeon E-2374G are both built on the same Rocket Lake silicon, yet they are tuned for drastically different environments. The i5-11500T is a 35W desktop processor with six cores, while the Xeon E-2374G is an 80W server/workstation chip with only four cores. Benchmark data shows the Xeon E-2374G leads in every single head-to-head test, with deltas consistently hovering around 4.2-4.3% ahead. However, the overall average benchmark scores are nearly identical: the i5-11500T scores 3288, while the Xeon E-2374G scores 3278, a difference of just 0.3%. This paradox, where the Xeon wins every individual test yet has a nearly equal aggregate score, stems from the fact that the i5-11500T has additional Geekbench results that are not included in the head-to-head table, pulling its average up. Both processors sit at the 53rd percentile among all CPUs, indicating they are firmly in the mid-range tier.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?
A: The Intel Core i5-11500T has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Xeon E-2374G has 4 cores and 8 threads. This gives the i5-11500T a 50% advantage in core count and thread count.
Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed?
A: The Xeon E-2374G boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the i5-11500T boosts to 3.90 GHz. That is a 1.10 GHz difference in favor of the Xeon, which explains its consistent lead in single-core benchmarks.
Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?
A: The Intel Xeon E-2374G supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i5-11500T does not. This is a critical distinction for server and workstation reliability use cases.
Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?
A: The i5-11500T has an average benchmark score of 3288, while the Xeon E-2374G has an average score of 3278. The i5-11500T is 0.3% higher, though both are statistically tied and share the same 53rd percentile ranking.
Q: What are their respective launch MSRPs?
A: The Intel Core i5-11500T has a launch MSRP of $192, while the Intel Xeon E-2374G has a launch MSRP of $334. The Xeon costs substantially more at launch.
Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?
A: The i5-11500T has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Xeon E-2374G has 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-11500T offers 4 MB more L3 cache.
Architecture Differences
Both processors are built on Intel's 14 nm process node and share the same 276 mm² die size, which is expected given they both derive from the Rocket Lake architecture. The i5-11500T uses the Rocket Lake codename, while the Xeon E-2374G uses Rocket Lake-E, indicating a server-specific variant. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core, and the L2 cache is nearly the same: 511 KB per core for the i5-11500T versus 512 KB per core for the Xeon E-2374G.
The L3 cache is a point of differentiation, with the i5-11500T offering 12 MB shared versus 8 MB shared on the Xeon. This larger pool likely helps the six-core i5-11500T manage its additional threads, though the benchmark data shows it does not overcome the Xeon's clock speed advantage. Both support dual-channel DDR4 memory with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth and provide Gen 4 PCIe with 20 lanes from the CPU.
The integrated graphics differ: the i5-11500T has UHD Graphics 750, while the Xeon E-2374G has UHD Graphics P750. The "P" designation on the Xeon typically indicates a professional-grade variant, though no performance numbers are available in the data. The Xeon E-2374G also supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the consumer i5-11500T. The TDP gap is significant, 35W for the i5-11500T versus 80W for the Xeon, which directly correlates with the Xeon's higher base clock of 3.70 GHz versus 1.50 GHz on the i5-11500T. Both are locked processors with no unlocked multiplier, and both use the Intel Socket 1200.
The Verdict
The data points to a clear split based on workload and platform requirements. The Intel Xeon E-2374G wins every head-to-head benchmark, with its largest margin being 4.3% in Cinebench R15 multicore and singlecore tests. It also delivers 4.3% higher scores in Cinebench R20 singlecore and 4.2% higher in R20 multicore, R23 multicore, and R23 singlecore. If raw performance in threaded and single-threaded workloads is the sole criterion, the Xeon E-2374G is the better choice, despite having two fewer cores. Its 5.00 GHz boost clock compared to 3.90 GHz on the i5-11500T is the primary driver of this advantage.
However, the i5-11500T is not without merit. It offers 6 cores versus 4, 12 MB of L3 cache versus 8 MB, and a much lower 35W TDP versus 80W. For users prioritizing power efficiency and multi-threaded capacity per watt, the i5-11500T is compelling. The i5-11500T also has a slight edge in average benchmark score (3288 vs 3278), though this is within the margin of a 0.3% delta and not meaningful in isolation.
The decisive factors are ECC memory support and market segment. The Xeon E-2374G is the only option for ECC memory, making it the correct pick for error-correcting server or workstation builds. Its production status is Active, whereas the i5-11500T is End-of-life. For a long-term deployment, the Xeon's active status and server-grade features justify its higher launch MSRP of $334 versus $192. Conversely, the i5-11500T is suitable for desktop builds where the integrated UHD Graphics 750 is sufficient and power draw is a concern, but its end-of-life status and lack of ECC support limit its appeal for professional use.
Specification Differences
The two processors diverge on several core specifications. The i5-11500T has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Xeon E-2374G has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are drastically different: 1.50 GHz on the i5-11500T versus 3.70 GHz on the Xeon E-2374G. Boost clocks show a 1.10 GHz gap, with the Xeon reaching 5.00 GHz versus 3.90 GHz on the i5-11500T.
TDP is another major differentiator, with the i5-11500T rated at 35W and the Xeon E-2374G at 80W. L3 cache favors the i5-11500T at 12 MB shared versus 8 MB shared on the Xeon. ECC memory support is exclusive to the Xeon E-2374G. The integrated graphics differ as well: UHD Graphics 750 on the i5-11500T versus UHD Graphics P750 on the Xeon E-2374G.
Market segment and production status set them apart: the i5-11500T is a Desktop part marked End-of-life, while the Xeon E-2374G is a Server/Workstation part marked Active. Release dates are also distinct, with the i5-11500T launching on March 15, 2021, and the Xeon E-2374G launching on September 7, 2021. Launch MSRP is $192 for the i5-11500T and $334 for the Xeon E-2374G. The part numbers are SRKNZ for the i5-11500T and SRKN3 for the Xeon E-2374G.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The Xeon E-2374G dominates the head-to-head benchmarks, winning all six tests. The largest single margin is in Cinebench R15 multicore, where the Xeon scores 1142 against the i5-11500T's 1093, a 4.3% advantage. The same 4.3% delta appears in Cinebench R15 singlecore, with scores of 161 versus 154. This consistency suggests the Xeon's clock speed advantage translates uniformly across workloads.
Cinebench R20 multicore shows the Xeon at 4760 versus 4558 for the i5-11500T, a 4.2% lead. Singlecore R20 follows the same pattern: 672 versus 643, again a 4.3% delta. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Xeon scores 11335 against 10854, a 4.2% gap. The final test, Cinebench R23 singlecore, has the Xeon at 1600 versus 1532, a 4.2% delta.
The i5-11500T does not win a single head-to-head test, but its Geekbench scores (5774 multicore, 1696 singlecore) are not included in the head-to-head table. These results contribute to its average benchmark score of 3288, which is 0.3% higher than the Xeon's 3278. This means the i5-11500T is competitive in other benchmark suites, even though it loses every Cinebench test. The Xeon's nearest rival data confirms the close overall performance: its deltaPct against the i5-11500T is -0.3%, indicating the i5-11500T is slightly ahead on average, while the Xeon is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Xeon E5-1680 v3 and tied with the Intel Core i3-12100T and AMD Ryzen Embedded V2516.