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Core i5-11500
6 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.6 GHz on FCLGA1200.
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Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
4.6 GHz
L3 cache
12 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1200
Performance breakdown
Gaming10
Productivity10
Single-core10
Multi-core25
Power efficiency9
Lab scores
Performance score10
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)4.6 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p22 fps
1440p18 fps
4K12 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Rocket Lake
- Process node
- 14 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1200
- Release year
- 2021
- Total cores
- 6
- Threads
- 12
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 750
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.7 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.6 GHz
- L1 cache
- 384 KB
- L2 cache
- 1.5 MB
- L3 cache
- 12 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4-3200
- Max capacity
- 128 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 50 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 4.0
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like the solid everyday performance for gaming and office work. The common complaint is it runs warmer than expected with the stock cooler.
Pros
- Handles everyday tasks without breaking a sweat
- Stays cool even under heavy workloads
- Great value for a midrange gaming build
- Plays nice with older motherboards
Cons
- Uses an older socket type
- No PCIe 5.0 support
- Runs hotter than expected
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i5-11500
Intel's i5-11500 is a mid-range Rocket Lake desktop chip that stands out for having decent integrated graphics but runs too hot for its modest performance.
Get it if you need a solid, affordable six-core chip for a basic office PC or light gaming rig on an older LGA1200 board. Skip it if you're building new, as newer platforms offer better performance and efficiency for similar money.
Buy it if…
- You need a solid six-core upgrade for an older LGA1200 board without swapping motherboards.
- You run a home office where faster single-core work matters more than maximum multi-threading.
- You want a proven, well-priced CPU for a balanced gaming and work PC that won't break the bank.
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