Intel Core i5-11500 vs Intel Xeon E5-1660
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-11500 and the Intel Xeon E5-1660. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 130W |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA2011 |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Rocket Lake | Sandy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | None |
Too close to call — these products trade blows on the specs that matter.
Intel Core i5-11500
4
performance points
Intel Xeon E5-1660
3
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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