i5-1235U vs i9-11900T

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-11900T
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
11.88
+41.1%
Core i5-1235U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.42

Core i9-11900T outperforms Core i5-1235U by a considerable 41% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-11900T and Core i5-1235U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking646894
Place by popularitynot in top-10011
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency32.1253.12
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-11900T and Core i5-1235U 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed1.5 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-11900T and Core i5-1235U 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
SocketFCLGA1200FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-11900T and Core i5-1235U. 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++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-11900T and Core i5-1235U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-11900T and Core i5-1235U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-11900T and Core i5-1235U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 750Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.2 GHz
Execution Units3280
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-11900T and Core i5-1235U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-11900T and Core i5-1235U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-11900T and Core i5-1235U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-11900T and Core i5-1235U.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i9-11900T 11.88
+41.1%
i5-1235U 8.42

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.

i9-11900T 18863
+41%
i5-1235U 13380

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-11900T 2081
+12.7%
i5-1235U 1846

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-11900T 7804
+37.6%
i5-1235U 5671

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.88 8.42
Recency 16 March 2021 23 February 2022
Physical cores 8 10
Threads 16 12
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 15 Watt

i9-11900T has a 41.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more threads.

i5-1235U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 months, 25% more physical cores, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-11900T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-1235U in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-11900T is a desktop processor while Core i5-1235U is a notebook one.


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