Core i5-11600T vs Xeon W-1250P
Core i5-11600T
Xeon W-1250P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11600T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1250P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-11600T | Xeon W-1250P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($262) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($311) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-11600T | Xeon W-1250P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+20%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($262) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($311) |
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 Xeon W-1250P
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.
Xeon W-1250P
The Xeon W-1250P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 14,259 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-11600T and Xeon W-1250P share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-11600T versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-1250P — a 15.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1250P (base: 1.7 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The Core i5-11600T is built on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-11600T scores 14,447 against the Xeon W-1250P's 14,259 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i5-11600T. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11600T vs 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1250P.
| Feature | Core i5-11600T | Xeon W-1250P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.8 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 4.1 GHz+141% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | — |
| PassMark | 14,447+1% | 14,259 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,856 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,455 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1200 socket with PCIe 4.0.
| Feature | Core i5-11600T | Xeon W-1250P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11600T) / not specified (Xeon W-1250P). The Core i5-11600T includes integrated graphics (UHD 750), while the Xeon W-1250P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11600T targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-11600T rivals Ryzen 5 5600G.
| Feature | Core i5-11600T | Xeon W-1250P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD 750 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-11600T launched at $262 MSRP, while the Xeon W-1250P debuted at $311. At current prices ($262 vs $311), the Core i5-11600T is $49 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-11600T delivers 55.1 pts/$ vs 45.8 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1250P — making the Core i5-11600T the 18.4% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-11600T | Xeon W-1250P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $262-16% | $311 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $262-16% | $311 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.1+20% | 45.8 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2020 |
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