Xeon W-11865MLE
VS
Core i5-11500H

Xeon W-11865MLE vs Core i5-11500H

Intel

Xeon W-11865MLE

8 Cores16 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Core i5-11500H

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2021

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. 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 W-11865MLE

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
6098%
#1
Core i9-9990XE
MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A
44%
#2
Xeon W-11855M
MSRP: $450|Avg: $200
114%
#3
Xeon W-11955M
MSRP: $623|Avg: $450
102%
#4
Xeon W-11865MLE
MSRP: $467|Avg: $350
100%
#5
Xeon W-11865MRE
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
96%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1151%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1023%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
790%
#16
EPYC 7302
MSRP: $978|Avg: $109
786%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11500H

#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
106%
#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
101%
#67
Core i5-11500H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
98%
#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
94%
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 ($350) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-11865MLE is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon W-11865MLECore i5-11500H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Tiger Lake H45 (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-11500H ($0), 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 ($350 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon W-11865MLECore i5-11500H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-11865MLE and Core i5-11500H

Intel

Xeon W-11865MLE

The Xeon W-11865MLE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 August 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,917 points. Launch price was $467.

Intel

Core i5-11500H

The Core i5-11500H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake H45 (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,669 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-11865MLE packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-11500H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-11865MLE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-11865MLE versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500H — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-11500H (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon W-11865MLE uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-11500H uses Tiger Lake H45 (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Xeon W-11865MLE scores 15,917 against the Core i5-11500H's 15,669 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon W-11865MLE. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11865MLE vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11500H.

FeatureXeon W-11865MLECore i5-11500H
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+33%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz
4.6 GHz+2%
Base Clock
1.5 GHz
2.9 GHz+93%
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)+100%
12 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)
Process
10 nm
10 nm SuperFin
Architecture
Tiger Lake-H (2021)
Tiger Lake H45 (2021)
PassMark
15,917+2%
15,669
Cinebench R23 Multi
9,532
Geekbench 6 Single
1,801
Geekbench 6 Multi
6,248
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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1787 socket with PCIe 5.0.

FeatureXeon W-11865MLECore i5-11500H
Socket
FCBGA1787
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 W-11865MLE) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11500H). The Core i5-11500H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750 (32 EU)), while the Xeon W-11865MLE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-11500H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.

FeatureXeon W-11865MLECore i5-11500H
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics 750 (32 EU)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Gaming