Core i5-10500 vs Core i5-11500
The Core i5-10500 is slightly slower than the Core i5-11500 on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's $9.02 more expensive!
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i5-10500 has a 15% higher base clock.
LGA1200
Sockethelp
LGA1200Comet Lake
Codenamehelp
Rocket LakeDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopUHD Graphics 630
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 7502666 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-10500 or Core i5-11500?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-10500 or Core i5-11500?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-10500 and Core i5-11500?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-10500 scores 41/100, Core i5-11500 scores 45/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-10500 or Core i5-11500 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-10500 or Core i5-11500?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
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