Intel Core i5-11500T

The Intel Core i5-11500T is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor from Intel’s Core 11th Gen series, built on the Rocket Lake architecture with a 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 1500.00 MHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, with a TDP of 35. The chip integrates UHD Graphics 750 and supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel interface rated at 51.2 GB/s. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 511 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The average benchmark score is 3238, placing the part at the 55th percentile among all CPUs in the database. At launch, its launch MSRP was $192.

Benchmark Performance

Across the listed tests, the i5-11500T scores 10623 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1499 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, the results are 4461 multi-core and 629 single-core. The Cinebench R15 run produces 1070 multi-core and 150 single-core. Geekbench numbers are 5774 multi-core and 1696 single-core. The aggregate score of 3238 is the central reference point for the comparisons that follow.

The processor sits at the 55th percentile, meaning the average benchmark result is above more than half of the CPUs in the database. The nearest-rival set shows a compressed cluster. The Intel Xeon D-1581 has the same average score of 3238, with a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i5-10500 averages 3241, and the i5-11500T is 0.1% behind. The Intel Core i5-1245U averages 3233, and the i5-11500T is 0.2% ahead. The Intel Core i7-9700E averages 3228, and the i5-11500T is 0.3% ahead. The largest delta among these comparisons is 0.3%, so the aggregate benchmark position is effectively at parity with every listed rival.

The single-core scores form their own pattern. The Geekbench single-core result of 1696 is the highest single-core figure in the benchmark set. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1499 and the Cinebench R20 single-core score of 629 are the corresponding points in the Cinebench family. The multi-core scores, by contrast, reach 10623 in Cinebench R23, 4461 in Cinebench R20, 1070 in Cinebench R15, and 5774 in Geekbench. Those multi-core figures tell the more useful story for threaded work, while the single-core figures describe responsive, lightly threaded behavior.

How It Compares

Intel Xeon D-1581: The two processors share an average score of 3238, and the delta is 0%. In aggregate benchmark terms, the data shows no separation between them.

Intel Core i5-10500: This nearest rival posts an average score of 3241, leaving the i5-11500T 0.1% lower. It is the only negative delta among the four nearest rivals, though the margin is very small.

Intel Core i5-1245U: The rival averages 3233, and the i5-11500T moves ahead by 0.2%. This is a marginal lead, not a meaningful performance gap.

Intel Core i7-9700E: The rival averages 3228, and the i5-11500T is 0.3% ahead. That is the largest advantage the data shows against any nearest rival, but it remains under half a percent.

Who Should Consider It

For gaming workloads, the relevant data is the processor’s single-core performance. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1499, the Cinebench R20 single-core score of 629, and the Geekbench single-core score of 1696 show where lightly threaded performance sits. Many game-related tasks depend on one or a few threads, and these scores indicate the i5-11500T will be strongest when the workload does not scale across all cores. The processor also includes UHD Graphics 750 as its integrated graphics solution, though the CPU benchmark data does not measure graphics output.

For content creation, the multi-core scores matter more. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 10623, the Cinebench R20 multi-core result of 4461, and the Cinebench R15 multi-core result of 1070 show how the 6 cores and 12 threads behave under threaded load. The Geekbench multi-core score of 5774 supports the same conclusion. Threaded rendering, encoding, and batch-style workloads will be guided by these figures, and they place the i5-11500T in the same general band as its nearest rivals.

For office and mixed productivity, the combination of 6 cores, 12 threads, a 35 TDP, and a 1500.00 MHz base clock describes a processor tuned for moderate sustained workloads. The 3.90 GHz boost clock provides headroom for single-threaded tasks, as reflected in the single-core benchmark scores. The 55th percentile overall position suggests enough aggregate throughput for common productivity multitasking, while the end-of-life status and conservative power profile mean it is not aimed at high-end sustained compute.

Platform and Compatibility

The Intel Core i5-11500T uses the Intel Socket 1200. Memory support is DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. ECC memory support is listed as false, so the processor does not provide ECC functionality. The PCIe support is Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are provided by UHD Graphics 750.

The processor is built on a 14 nm process with a die size of 276 mm². It is a Rocket Lake part, released on 2021-03-15, and its production status is end-of-life. The multiplier is not unlocked, so the data indicates no ratio-based overclocking capability. The cache hierarchy is 80 KB of L1 per core, 511 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. These specifications define the platform boundary: DDR4, Intel Socket 1200, and the Rocket Lake architecture are the compatibility anchors. Because the production status is end-of-life, any platform decision using this chip is effectively a decision to build on the existing Socket 1200 ecosystem.

FAQ

Q: Which socket does the Intel Core i5-11500T use?

A: Intel Socket 1200.

Q: Does the processor support ECC memory?

A: No; the ECC memory field is false.

Q: What integrated graphics does it include?

A: UHD Graphics 750.

Q: What is the memory configuration?

A: It supports DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No; the multiplier unlocked field is false.

Q: What is the production status and release date?

A: It was released on 2021-03-15 and is end-of-life.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The benchmark set shows a clear split between single-thread and multi-thread results. In Cinebench R23, the single-core score is 1499 and the multi-core score is 10623. In Cinebench R20, the split is 629 single-core versus 4461 multi-core. In Cinebench R15, it is 150 single-core versus 1070 multi-core. In Geekbench, it is 1696 single-core versus 5774 multi-core. The multi-core figures are substantially higher than the single-core figures, which is consistent with a 6-core, 12-thread processor.

The base clock of 1500.00 MHz and the boost clock of 3.90 GHz frame that split. The wide difference between the two clocks means that a single core can run at a much higher frequency than the sustained baseline implies. The single-core benchmark scores reflect that boosted behavior. The multi-core scores reflect the sustained result when all cores are active, and the 35 TDP figure indicates a conservative power envelope alongside the 1500.00 MHz base clock.

For real workloads, the split means that lightly threaded tasks will draw on the single-core scores. Tasks such as quick interactive responses, logic-heavy game frames, or single-application desktop work are better predicted by the 1499 Cinebench R23 single-core result and the 1696 Geekbench single-core result. Heavily threaded tasks, such as rendering, encoding, or processing large batches, should be compared against the 10623 Cinebench R23 multi-core result and the 5774 Geekbench multi-core result. The rival comparisons are tight on aggregate score, but the single-thread versus multi-thread separation shows where this processor delivers its work in practice.