Core i5-11500H vs Xeon W-11865MLE

Core i5-11500H

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2021

Xeon W-11865MLE

8 Cores16 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-11500H

6 / 12

15,669

0.0%

15,917

+1.6%

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 W-11865MLE

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6098%

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

44%

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

114%

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

102%

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

100%

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

96%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1151%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1023%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

790%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

786%

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 ($350) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-11865MLE is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-11500H	Xeon W-11865MLE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake H45 (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 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 ($350 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-11500H	Xeon W-11865MLE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)

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 i5-11500H Benchmark Check

Xeon W-11865MLE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11500H and Xeon W-11865MLE

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.

Xeon W-11865MLE

The Xeon W-11865MLE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 August 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,917 points. Launch price was $467.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-11500H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-11865MLE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-11865MLE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500H versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-11865MLE — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-11500H (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i5-11500H uses the Tiger Lake H45 (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon W-11865MLE uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11500H scores 15,669 against the Xeon W-11865MLE's 15,917 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon W-11865MLE. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11500H vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11865MLE.

Feature	Core i5-11500H	Xeon W-11865MLE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+2%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+93%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	24 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	10 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake H45 (2021)	Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark	15,669	15,917+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,532	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,801	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,248	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1787 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Core i5-11500H	Xeon W-11865MLE
Socket	FCBGA1787	FCBGA1787
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, EPT (Core i5-11500H) / not specified (Xeon W-11865MLE). The Core i5-11500H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750 (32 EU)), while the Xeon W-11865MLE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-11500H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.