AMD Ryzen 5 3500X vs Intel Core i5-11500T

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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X or AMD Ryzen 5 3500X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i5-11500T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-11500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X Name Intel Core i5-11500T
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i5
3 Generation 11
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Core i 11000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-11500T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11500T is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.3 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
6 Threads 12
6x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-11500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-11500T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Max. displays --
-- Release date Q1/2021
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Execution units 32
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 750
-- Generation 12
-- Shaders 256
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Memory type DDR4-3200
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
None TDP down 25 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-11500T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q4/2019 Release date Q1/2021
0 bytes L2-Cache 3.0 MB
32.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
130 $ Release price 192 $
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1200
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Rocket Lake S
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
7 nm Technology 14 nm