Intel Core i5-11500T vs Intel Core i5-12500T

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Intel Core i5-11500T or Intel Core i5-11500T – 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 i5-11500T 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.
The Intel Core i5-12500T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 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 i5-12500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
11 Generation 12
Intel Core i5-11500T Name Intel Core i5-12500T
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-12500T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12500T is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 6
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
6x Cores 6x Golden Cove
12 Threads 12
1.5 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal 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.
The Intel Core i5-12500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units 32
12 Generation 11
12 Direct X 12
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2021
256 Shaders 256
14 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 750 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 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 128.0 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.
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 74 W
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
25 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-11500T 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 i5-12500T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
12.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
-- Part Number --
3.0 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2022
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
192 $ Release price 202 $
14 nm Technology 10 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1700
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Rocket Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S