i5-11500B vs i7-965

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-965
2008
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
2.24
Core i5-11500B
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
11.39
+408%

Core i5-11500B outperforms Core i7-965 by a whopping 408% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-965 and Core i5-11500B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1845704
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.45no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency1.5715.98
Architecture codenameBloomfield (2008−2010)Tiger Lake-H (2021)
Release dateNovember 2008 (16 years ago)1 April 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,509no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-965 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.46 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate6.4 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache8 MB (shared)12 MB
Chip lithography45 nm10 nm
Die size263 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature68 °C100 °C
Number of transistors731 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-965 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
SocketFCLGA1366no data
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-965 and Core i5-11500B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
vProno data-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-965 and Core i5-11500B technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-965 and Core i5-11500B are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-965 and Core i5-11500B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3Up to 3200 MT/s
Maximum memory size24 GB128 GB
Max memory channels32
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s45.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-965 and Core i5-11500B integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-965 and Core i5-11500B integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304@30Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-965 and Core i5-11500B integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-965 and Core i5-11500B.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

i7-965 2.24
i5-11500B 11.39
+408%

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.

i7-965 3424
i5-11500B 17437
+409%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.24 11.39
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 45 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 65 Watt

i5-11500B has a 408.5% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, a 350% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-11500B is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-965 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-965 is a desktop processor while Core i5-11500B is a notebook one.


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