Core i5-11500B vs Xeon D-1848TER

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 Xeon D-1848TER

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

105%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

103%

#126

Xeon D-1848TER

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

98%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-1848TER is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-11500B	Xeon D-1848TER
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($185)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-11500B ($185), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($185 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-11500B	Xeon D-1848TER
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

Xeon D-1848TER Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11500B and Xeon D-1848TER

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.

Xeon D-1848TER

The Xeon D-1848TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 57 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,952 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-11500B packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-1848TER offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon D-1848TER has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500B versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1848TER — a 39% clock advantage for the Core i5-11500B (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2 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 Xeon D-1848TER's 16,952 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-11500B. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core i5-11500B vs 15360 kB on the Xeon D-1848TER.

Feature	Core i5-11500B	Xeon D-1848TER
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 20+67%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+48%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+65%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB	15360 kB+25%
L2 Cache	7.5 MB	—
Process	10 nm	—
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	—
PassMark	17,075	16,952

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11500B uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-1848TER uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-11500B	Xeon D-1848TER
Socket	FCBGA1787	FCBGA2227
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
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 (Xeon D-1848TER). The Core i5-11500B includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 32EU), while the Xeon D-1848TER requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500B targets Desktop / Mini PC.