i5-11500B vs i5-11600

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-11600
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
11.37
+3.6%
Core i5-11500B
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
10.98

Core i5-11600 outperforms Core i5-11500B by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-11600 and Core i5-11500B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking696714
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency16.5515.99
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Tiger Lake-H (2021)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)1 April 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-11600 and Core i5-11500B basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed2.8 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-11600 and Core i5-11500B compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-11600 and Core i5-11500B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX+-
vProno data-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-11600 and Core i5-11500B technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
SGX-Yes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-11600 and Core i5-11500B are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-11600 and Core i5-11500B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200Up to 3200 MT/s
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/s45.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 750Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.45 GHz
Execution Units3232
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-11600 and Core i5-11500B integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-11600 and Core i5-11500B integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hz4096 x 2304@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-11600 and Core i5-11500B integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-11600 and Core i5-11500B.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes2016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-11600 11.37
+3.6%
i5-11500B 10.98

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-11600 18054
+3.5%
i5-11500B 17437

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.37 10.98
Integrated graphics card 4.50 5.59
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm

i5-11600 has a 3.6% higher aggregate performance score.

i5-11500B, on the other hand, has 24.2% faster integrated GPU, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-11600 and Core i5-11500B.

Note that Core i5-11600 is a desktop processor while Core i5-11500B is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-11600 and Core i5-11500B, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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