Core i5-11500T vs Core i7-8700
Core i5-11500T
Core i7-8700
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11500T
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-11500T | Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) | ✅ More affordable ($110) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-11500T | Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) | ✅ More affordable ($110) |
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 i7-8700
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 i7-8700
The Core i7-8700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB. L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,747 points. Launch price was $303.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-11500T and Core i7-8700 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-11500T versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-8700 — a 16.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-8700 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-11500T uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-8700 uses Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11500T scores 12,730 against the Core i7-8700's 12,747 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-8700. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 9,500 vs 7,969 (17.5% advantage for the Core i5-11500T). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,818 vs 1,535, a 16.9% lead for the Core i5-11500T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,306 vs 6,200 (1.7% advantage for the Core i5-11500T). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11500T vs 12288 kB on the Core i7-8700.
| Feature | Core i5-11500T | Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.6 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+113% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12288 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 12,730 | 12,747 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,500+19% | 7,969 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,818+18% | 1,535 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,306+2% | 6,200 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-11500T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-8700 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. 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 i7-8700) — the Core i5-11500T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H510,B560,Z590,Q570 (Core i5-11500T) and 300-series (Core i7-8700).
| Feature | Core i5-11500T | Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| 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 i7-8700). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 750 (Core i5-11500T) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-8700) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500T targets Quiet Desktop / SFF, Core i7-8700 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-11500T rivals Core i5-10500T; Core i7-8700 rivals Ryzen 5 2600.
| Feature | Core i5-11500T | Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-11500T launched at $192 MSRP, while the Core i7-8700 debuted at $303. At current prices ($120 vs $110), the Core i7-8700 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-11500T delivers 106.1 pts/$ vs 115.9 pts/$ for the Core i7-8700 — making the Core i7-8700 the 8.8% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-11500T | Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $192-37% | $303 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $110-8% |
| Performance per Dollar | 106.1 | 115.9+9% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2017 |
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