Core i5-11600T vs Xeon W-2135

Core i5-11600T

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2021

Xeon W-2135

6 Cores12 Thrd140 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-11600T

6 / 12

14,447

+0.4%

14,396

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11600T

#314

Core i7-10700

MSRP: $365|Avg: $268

109%

#315

Core i5-9600K

MSRP: $263|Avg: $178

108%

#316

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1400

108%

#317

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

108%

#318

Core i3-10305T

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

108%

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

106%

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

106%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

106%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

105%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

104%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

102%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

102%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

102%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

101%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

101%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

100%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

99%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

99%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

99%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

98%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

96%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

95%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

95%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

94%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

94%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

94%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

93%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

93%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

92%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

90%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2135

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

103%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

102%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

101%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

101%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

100%

#181

Xeon W-2135

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

99%

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

98%

#188

EPYC 8124P

MSRP: $639|Avg: $639

98%

#196

Xeon 6515P

MSRP: $740|Avg: $886

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2135 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-11600T	Xeon W-2135
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($262)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-11600T ($262), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($262 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-11600T	Xeon W-2135
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($262)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-11600T Benchmark Check

Xeon W-2135 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11600T and Xeon W-2135

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-2135

The Xeon W-2135 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 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 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: 14,396 points. Launch price was $835.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-11600T and Xeon W-2135 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-11600T versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-2135 — a 9.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2135 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i5-11600T uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-2135 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11600T scores 14,447 against the Xeon W-2135's 14,396 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-11600T. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11600T vs 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2135.

Feature	Core i5-11600T	Xeon W-2135
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	4.5 GHz+10%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	3.7 GHz+118%
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	14,447	14,396
Geekbench 6 Single	1,856	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,455	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11600T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2135 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-11600T	Xeon W-2135
Socket	LGA1200	LGA2066
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	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11600T) / not specified (Xeon W-2135). The Core i5-11600T includes integrated graphics (UHD 750), while the Xeon W-2135 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11600T targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-11600T rivals Ryzen 5 5600G.