Core i5-11500H
VS
Xeon D-1746TER

Core i5-11500H vs Xeon D-1746TER

Intel

Core i5-11500H

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Xeon D-1746TER

10 Cores20 Thrd67 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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 i5-11500H

#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
106%
#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
101%
#67
Core i5-11500H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
98%
#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1746TER

#131
EPYC 74F3
MSRP: $913|Avg: $824
106%
#143
Xeon W-1350P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $250
101%
#145
Xeon 6511P
MSRP: $815|Avg: $815
100%
#146
Xeon D-1746TER
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#153
EPYC 7303P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $594
98%
#155
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $999
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 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-1746TER is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCore i5-11500HXeon D-1746TER
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Tiger Lake H45 (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)
✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-11500H ($0), 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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightCore i5-11500HXeon D-1746TER
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11500H and Xeon D-1746TER

Intel

Core i5-11500H

The Core i5-11500H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake H45 (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,669 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon D-1746TER

The Xeon D-1746TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 67 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,660 points. Launch price was $1,069.

Processing Power

The Core i5-11500H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-1746TER offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon D-1746TER has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500H versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1746TER — a 39% clock advantage for the Core i5-11500H (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-11500H uses the Tiger Lake H45 (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon D-1746TER uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11500H scores 15,669 against the Xeon D-1746TER's 15,660 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-11500H. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11500H vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon D-1746TER.

FeatureCore i5-11500HXeon D-1746TER
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
10 / 20+67%
Boost Clock
4.6 GHz+48%
3.1 GHz
Base Clock
2.9 GHz+45%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
12 MB (total)
15 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)
Process
10 nm SuperFin
10 nm
Architecture
Tiger Lake H45 (2021)
Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
PassMark
15,669
15,660
Cinebench R23 Multi
9,532
Geekbench 6 Single
1,801
Geekbench 6 Multi
6,248
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11500H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-1746TER uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-11500HXeon D-1746TER
Socket
FCBGA1787
FCBGA2227
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, EPT (Core i5-11500H) / not specified (Xeon D-1746TER). The Core i5-11500H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750 (32 EU)), while the Xeon D-1746TER requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-11500H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.

FeatureCore i5-11500HXeon D-1746TER
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics 750 (32 EU)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Gaming