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 i5-11600T Name Intel Core i7-1160G7
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 1100G/11000U
 
 

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
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
1.7 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
6x Cores 4x
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
 
 

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
Intel UHD Graphics 750 GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Tiger Lake G7)
32 Execution units 96
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
12 Direct X 12
Q1/2021 Release date Q3/2020
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
256 Shaders 768
14 nm Technology 10 nm
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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 h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 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.
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-3200 Memory type LPDDR4X-4266
 
 

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.
25 W TDP down 7 W
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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