Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i5-11500 vs Intel Core i7-11700T

Intel Core i5-11500 currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i7-11700T is 41.6% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i7-11700T is 29.4% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i5-11500 currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

Intel Core i7-11700T is about 17.1% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Socket data is incomplete for this pair. Intel Core i7-11700T has a 30 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Core i5-11500Intel Core i7-11700T
Current used price$91.09$129
Current new price$174.91-
Relative gaming performance5252
Gaming performance per dollar0.5650.399
Cinebench R23 multi10,04511,758
Cinebench R23 single1,5121,470
Cores / threads6 / 128 / 16
Socket--
TDP65 W35 W
Release year20212021
Qualified sales119
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Intel Core i5-11500

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