Xeon Gold 6128 vs Core i5-11500T
Xeon Gold 6128
Core i5-11500T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. The Xeon Gold 6128 is positioned at rank #252 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6128
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6128 | Core i5-11500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6128 | Core i5-11500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) |
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 Xeon Gold 6128 and Core i5-11500T
Xeon Gold 6128
The Xeon Gold 6128 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 12,887 points. Launch price was $1,697.
Core i5-11500T
The Core i5-11500T 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 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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: 12,730 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Gold 6128 and Core i5-11500T share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6128 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-11500T — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-11500T (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6128 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-11500T uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6128 scores 12,887 against the Core i5-11500T's 12,730 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6128. L3 cache: 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6128 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11500T.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6128 | Core i5-11500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+127% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB+60% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+2300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 12,887+1% | 12,730 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 9,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,818 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 6,306 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6128 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-11500T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6128 | Core i5-11500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 6128) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11500T). The Core i5-11500T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Xeon Gold 6128 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500T targets Quiet Desktop / SFF. Direct competitor: Core i5-11500T rivals Core i5-10500T.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6128 | Core i5-11500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 750 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Quiet Desktop / SFF |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Xeon Gold 6128 and Core i5-11500T
