Core i5-11500B vs M1 Pro

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11500B

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

118%

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

109%

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

100%

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

95%

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar M1 Pro

#208

M1 Pro

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-11500B leads in gaming performance. However, the M1 Pro is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-11500B	M1 Pro
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($185)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-11500B	M1 Pro
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($185)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-11500B Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11500B and M1 Pro

Core i5-11500B

The Core i5-11500B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. L2 cache: 7.5 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,075 points. Launch price was $299.

M1 Pro

The M1 Pro is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 18 October 2021 (4 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.064 GHz, with boost up to 3.22 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 17,218 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-11500B packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the M1 Pro offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the M1 Pro has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500B versus 3.22 GHz on the M1 Pro — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-11500B (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.064 GHz). The Core i5-11500B is built on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-11500B scores 17,075 against the M1 Pro's 17,218 — a 0.8% lead for the M1 Pro. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core i5-11500B vs 24 MB on the M1 Pro.

Feature	Core i5-11500B	M1 Pro
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 10+67%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+43%	3.22 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+60%	2.064 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB	24 MB+100%
L2 Cache	7.5 MB	28 MB+273%
Process	10 nm	5 nm-50%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	—
PassMark	17,075	17,218

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11500B uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M1 Pro uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-11500B	M1 Pro
Socket	FCBGA1787	none
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11500B) / not specified (M1 Pro). The Core i5-11500B includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 32EU), while the M1 Pro requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500B targets Desktop / Mini PC.