Intel Core i5-11600T vs Intel Core i7-1160G7

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Intel Core i5-11600T or Intel Core i5-11600T – 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 i5-11600T 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 i5-11600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i7-1160G7 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1160G7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
11 Generation 11
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 1100G/11000U
Intel Core i5-11600T Name Intel Core i7-1160G7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-11600T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11600T is 1.7 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 i7-1160G7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-1160G7 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
12 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 4
6x Cores 4x
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
1.7 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-11600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-11600T 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 i7-1160G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1160G7 uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Tiger Lake G7), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
12 Generation 12
256 Shaders 768
-- Max. displays --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
32 Execution units 96
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
14 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 750 GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Tiger Lake G7)
Q1/2021 Release date Q3/2020
 
 

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

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 32.0 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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200 Memory type LPDDR4X-4266
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
25 W TDP down 7 W
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-11600T 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 i7-1160G7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
-- Part Number --
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1526
213 $ Release price 426 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3.0 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Rocket Lake S Architecture Tiger Lake U
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
14 nm Technology 10 nm
Q1/2021 Release date Q3/2020