Core i5-11400T vs Core i5-10500
Core i5-11400T
Core i5-10500
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11400T
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-11400T | Core i5-10500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($140) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-11400T | Core i5-10500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+27%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($140) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11400T and Core i5-10500
Core i5-11400T
The Core i5-11400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,034 points. Launch price was $182.
Core i5-10500
The Core i5-10500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,067 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-11400T and Core i5-10500 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-11400T versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-10500 — a 19.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-10500 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i5-11400T uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-10500 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11400T scores 13,034 against the Core i5-10500's 13,067 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-10500. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i5-11400T | Core i5-10500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.5 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 3.1 GHz+138% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 13,034 | 13,067 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,891 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,767 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,179 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1200 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-11400T) vs 16 (Core i5-10500) — the Core i5-11400T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-11400T | Core i5-10500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i5-11400T supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11400T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10500). Both include integrated graphics — UHD 730 (Core i5-11400T) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i5-10500) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11400T targets Productivity, Core i5-10500 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400T rivals Core i5-11400.
| Feature | Core i5-11400T | Core i5-10500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD 730 | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Productivity | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-11400T launched at $182 MSRP, while the Core i5-10500 debuted at $200. At current prices ($140 vs $178), the Core i5-11400T is $38 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-11400T delivers 93.1 pts/$ vs 73.4 pts/$ for the Core i5-10500 — making the Core i5-11400T the 23.7% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-11400T | Core i5-10500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $182-9% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $140-21% | $178 |
| Performance per Dollar | 93.1+27% | 73.4 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2020 |
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