Intel Core i5-11500B vs Intel Core i5-1240P

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Intel Core i5-11500B or Intel Core i5-11500B – 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 Intel Core i5-11500B features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-11500B, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i5-1240P features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1240P, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-11500B Name Intel Core i5-1240P
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
11 Generation 12
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-11500B has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11500B is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.7 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
6x Cores None
None None 4.4 GHz
None None 3.3 GHz
None None 1.7 GHz
None None 1.2 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency None
6 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 8x Gracemont
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 4x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 16
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-11500B has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-11500B uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU), 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.
The Intel Core i5-1240P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1240P uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
Q2/2021 Release date Q1/2022
32 Execution units 80
12 Direct X 12.1
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 640
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
11 Generation 13
10 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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 28 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 64 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-11500B is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-1240P is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2021 Release date Q1/2022
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1744
3.0 MB L2-Cache 9.0 MB
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Rocket Lake S Architecture Alder Lake U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 10 nm