Core i5-11500T vs Xeon W-2133
Core i5-11500T
Xeon W-2133
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11500T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2133
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-11500T | Xeon W-2133 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($120) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($617) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-11500T | Xeon W-2133 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+419%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($120) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($617) |
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 Xeon W-2133
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.
Xeon W-2133
The Xeon W-2133 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 12,615 points. Launch price was $617.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-11500T and Xeon W-2133 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-11500T versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2133 — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-11500T uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-2133 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11500T scores 12,730 against the Xeon W-2133's 12,615 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-11500T. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 9,500 vs 6,000 (45.2% advantage for the Core i5-11500T). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,818 vs 1,292, a 33.8% lead for the Core i5-11500T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,306 vs 6,647 (5.3% advantage for the Xeon W-2133). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11500T vs 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2133.
| Feature | Core i5-11500T | Xeon W-2133 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+140% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+45% | 8.25 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 12,730 | 12,615 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,500+58% | 6,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,818+41% | 1,292 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,306 | 6,647+5% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-11500T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2133 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Xeon W-2133 supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-11500T) vs 4 (Xeon W-2133). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-11500T) vs 48 (Xeon W-2133) — the Xeon W-2133 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H510,B560,Z590,Q570 (Core i5-11500T) and C422 (Xeon W-2133).
| Feature | Core i5-11500T | Xeon W-2133 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 48+140% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11500T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2133). The Core i5-11500T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Xeon W-2133 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500T targets Quiet Desktop / SFF, Xeon W-2133 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i5-11500T rivals Core i5-10500T; Xeon W-2133 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 1900X.
| Feature | Core i5-11500T | Xeon W-2133 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 750 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Quiet Desktop / SFF | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-11500T launched at $192 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2133 debuted at $617. At current prices ($120 vs $617), the Core i5-11500T is $497 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-11500T delivers 106.1 pts/$ vs 20.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2133 — making the Core i5-11500T the 135.4% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-11500T | Xeon W-2133 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $192-69% | $617 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-81% | $617 |
| Performance per Dollar | 106.1+420% | 20.4 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2017 |
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