Core i5-11500T vs Core i7-10700T
Core i5-11500T
Core i7-10700T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11500T
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-10700T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-11500T | Core i7-10700T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($120) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-11500T | Core i7-10700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+65%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($120) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 i5-11500T and Core i7-10700T
Core i5-11500T
The Core i5-11500T 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 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 12,730 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-10700T
The Core i7-10700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 12,891 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-11500T packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-10700T offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-10700T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-11500T versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-10700T — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-10700T (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-11500T is built on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-11500T scores 12,730 against the Core i7-10700T's 12,891 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i7-10700T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,818 vs 1,531, a 17.1% lead for the Core i5-11500T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,306 vs 6,814 (7.7% advantage for the Core i7-10700T). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11500T vs 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i7-10700T.
| Feature | Core i5-11500T | Core i7-10700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.5 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | — |
| PassMark | 12,730 | 12,891+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,818+19% | 1,531 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,306 | 6,814+8% |
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 i5-11500T) vs 16 (Core i7-10700T) — the Core i5-11500T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H510,B560,Z590,Q570 (Core i5-11500T) and LGA1200 (Core i7-10700T).
| Feature | Core i5-11500T | Core i7-10700T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| 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 i5-11500T supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11500T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-10700T). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 750 (Core i5-11500T) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-10700T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500T targets Quiet Desktop / SFF. Direct competitor: Core i5-11500T rivals Core i5-10500T.
| Feature | Core i5-11500T | Core i7-10700T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 750 | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Quiet Desktop / SFF | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-11500T launched at $192 MSRP, while the Core i7-10700T debuted at $355. At current prices ($120 vs $200), the Core i5-11500T is $80 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-11500T delivers 106.1 pts/$ vs 64.5 pts/$ for the Core i7-10700T — making the Core i5-11500T the 48.8% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-11500T | Core i7-10700T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $192-46% | $355 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-40% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 106.1+64% | 64.5 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2020 |
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