Core i5-11600T vs Ryzen 7 5825C
Core i5-11600T
Ryzen 7 5825C
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11600T
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5825C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-11600T | Ryzen 7 5825C |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($262) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-11600T | Ryzen 7 5825C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($262) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
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 i5-11600T and Ryzen 7 5825C
Core i5-11600T
The Core i5-11600T 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 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 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: 14,447 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 7 5825C
The Ryzen 7 5825C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 May 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 14,561 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-11600T packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5825C offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5825C has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-11600T versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5825C — a 9.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5825C (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-11600T uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5825C uses Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11600T scores 14,447 against the Ryzen 7 5825C's 14,561 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 5825C. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,856 vs 1,961, a 5.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 5825C that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,455 vs 7,145 (10.1% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5825C). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11600T vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5825C.
| Feature | Core i5-11600T | Ryzen 7 5825C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.5 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 14,447 | 14,561 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 9,551 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,856 | 1,961+6% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,455 | 7,145+11% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-11600T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5825C uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Core i5-11600T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-11600T) vs 8 (Ryzen 7 5825C) — the Core i5-11600T offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H470,Z490,B560,Z590 (Core i5-11600T) and SoC (Ryzen 7 5825C).
| Feature | Core i5-11600T | Ryzen 7 5825C |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+150% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i5-11600T supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11600T) vs Yes (Ryzen 7 5825C). Both include integrated graphics — UHD 750 (Core i5-11600T) and Radeon Vega 8 (Ryzen 7 5825C) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11600T targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-11600T rivals Ryzen 5 5600G.
| Feature | Core i5-11600T | Ryzen 7 5825C |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD 750 | Radeon Vega 8 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | Yes |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-11600T launched at $262 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5825C debuted at $400. At current prices ($262 vs $400), the Core i5-11600T is $138 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-11600T delivers 55.1 pts/$ vs 36.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5825C — making the Core i5-11600T the 40.9% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-11600T | Ryzen 7 5825C |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $262-35% | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $262-35% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.1+51% | 36.4 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2022 |
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