Xeon D-1848TER 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 Xeon D-1848TER

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

105%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

103%

#126

Xeon D-1848TER

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

98%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

98%

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

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-1848TER is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon D-1848TER	Core i5-11500B
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($185)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-11500B ($185), 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 ($185 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon D-1848TER	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.

Xeon D-1848TER Benchmark Check

Core i5-11500B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1848TER and Core i5-11500B

Xeon D-1848TER

The Xeon D-1848TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 57 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,952 points. Launch price was $800.

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 Xeon D-1848TER packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i5-11500B offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon D-1848TER has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1848TER versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500B — a 39% clock advantage for the Core i5-11500B (base: 2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-11500B is built on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-1848TER scores 16,952 against the Core i5-11500B's 17,075 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-11500B. L3 cache: 15360 kB on the Xeon D-1848TER vs 12 MB on the Core i5-11500B.

Feature	Xeon D-1848TER	Core i5-11500B
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	4.6 GHz+48%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.3 GHz+65%
L3 Cache	15360 kB+25%	12 MB
L2 Cache	—	7.5 MB
Process	—	10 nm
Architecture	—	Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark	16,952	17,075

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1848TER uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-11500B uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon D-1848TER	Core i5-11500B
Socket	FCBGA2227	FCBGA1787
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	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 (Xeon D-1848TER) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11500B). The Core i5-11500B includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 32EU), while the Xeon D-1848TER requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500B targets Desktop / Mini PC.