Core Ultra 5 228V vs Core i5-11500B

Core Ultra 5 228V

8 Cores8 Thrd17 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2024

Core i5-11500B

6 Cores12 Thrd7.5 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Ultra 5 228V

8 / 8

16,955

0.0%

17,075

+0.7%

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 Ultra 5 228V

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

107%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

107%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

102%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

101%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

100%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

99%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

95%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11500B

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

118%

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

109%

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

100%

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

95%

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-11500B delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core Ultra 5 228V in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 228V	Core i5-11500B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($295)	✅ More affordable ($185)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core i5-11500B leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 37% cheaper ($185 vs $295) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 228V	Core i5-11500B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+61%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($295)	✅ More affordable ($185)

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 Ultra 5 228V Benchmark Check

Core i5-11500B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 228V and Core i5-11500B

Core Ultra 5 228V

The Core Ultra 5 228V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,955 points. Launch price was $299.

Core i5-11500B

The Core i5-11500B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. L2 cache: 7.5 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,075 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 228V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-11500B offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core Ultra 5 228V has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 228V versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500B — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-11500B (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 228V uses the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the Core i5-11500B uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 228V scores 16,955 against the Core i5-11500B's 17,075 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-11500B. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 228V vs 12 MB on the Core i5-11500B.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 228V	Core i5-11500B
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.6 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.3 GHz+57%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	12 MB+50%
L2 Cache	2.5 MB (per core)	7.5 MB+200%
Process	3 nm-70%	10 nm
Architecture	Lunar Lake (2024)	Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark	16,955	17,075
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,932	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,585	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,053	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 228V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-11500B uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5X-8533 on the Core Ultra 5 228V versus DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-11500B — the Core Ultra 5 228V supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-11500B supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Core Ultra 5 228V) vs 20 (Core i5-11500B) — the Core i5-11500B offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 228V	Core i5-11500B
Socket	FCBGA2833	FCBGA1787
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5X-8533+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	8	20+150%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i5-11500B supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Yes (Core Ultra 5 228V) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11500B). Both include integrated graphics — Arc 130V (Core Ultra 5 228V) and UHD Graphics 32EU (Core i5-11500B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500B targets Desktop / Mini PC.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 228V	Core i5-11500B
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Arc 130V	UHD Graphics 32EU
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	Yes	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Desktop / Mini PC

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Value Analysis

The Core Ultra 5 228V launched at $295 MSRP, while the Core i5-11500B debuted at $185. At current prices ($295 vs $185), the Core i5-11500B is $110 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 5 228V delivers 57.5 pts/$ vs 92.3 pts/$ for the Core i5-11500B — making the Core i5-11500B the 46.5% better value option.