M1 Pro vs Core i5-11500B

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 M1 Pro

#208

M1 Pro

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-11500B leads in gaming performance. However, the M1 Pro is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	M1 Pro	Core i5-11500B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($185)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	M1 Pro	Core i5-11500B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($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.

M1 Pro Benchmark Check

Core i5-11500B Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M1 Pro and Core i5-11500B

M1 Pro

The M1 Pro is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 18 October 2021 (4 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.064 GHz, with boost up to 3.22 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 17,218 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 M1 Pro packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Core i5-11500B offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the M1 Pro has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.22 GHz on the M1 Pro versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500B — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-11500B (base: 2.064 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-11500B is built on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the M1 Pro scores 17,218 against the Core i5-11500B's 17,075 — a 0.8% lead for the M1 Pro. L3 cache: 24 MB on the M1 Pro vs 12 MB on the Core i5-11500B.

Feature	M1 Pro	Core i5-11500B
Cores / Threads	10 / 10+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.22 GHz	4.6 GHz+43%
Base Clock	2.064 GHz	3.3 GHz+60%
L3 Cache	24 MB+100%	12 MB
L2 Cache	28 MB+273%	7.5 MB
Process	5 nm-50%	10 nm
Architecture	—	Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark	17,218	17,075

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Memory & Platform

The M1 Pro uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-11500B uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	M1 Pro	Core i5-11500B
Socket	none	FCBGA1787
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
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: not specified (M1 Pro) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11500B). The Core i5-11500B includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 32EU), while the M1 Pro requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500B targets Desktop / Mini PC.