Core i5-11600T

Name: Intel Core i5-11600T
Brand: Intel
Rating: 2.9 (9 reviews)

6 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.1 GHz on FCLGA1200.

2.9 · 9 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.1 GHz

L3 cache

12 MB

TDP

35W

Socket

FCLGA1200

Performance breakdown

Gaming9

Productivity9

Single-core9

Multi-core25

Power efficiency8

Lab scores

Performance score9

Cores6

Threads12

Boost clock (GHz)4.1 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p20 fps

1440p16 fps

4K11 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: 1.7 GHz
Boost clock: 4.1 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): 35W
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 low heat and power draw, making it great for quiet, compact builds. The main complaint is that it feels sluggish for anything beyond basic desktop work.

Pros

Sips power, runs almost silent
Handles daily tasks without breaking sweat
Stays cool in cramped mini-PCs
Pairs well with budget motherboards

Cons

Lower clocks than non-T variants
Limited overclocking potential
Runs warm for a low-power chip

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-11600T

A low-power 35-watt Rocket Lake chip that trades performance for quiet, cool operation in compact office or home theater builds.

Get it if you need a low-power desktop CPU for a compact office or home server where quiet cooling matters more than raw performance. Skip it if you want to game or do heavy multitasking, as its limited speed and older socket hold it back.