i5-11600T vs i5-520M

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-520M
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.10
Core i5-11600T
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
9.42
+756%

Core i5-11600T outperforms Core i5-520M by a whopping 756% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-520M and Core i5-11600T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2406823
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency2.9225.00
Architecture codenameArrandale (2010−2011)Rocket Lake (2021)
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-520M and Core i5-11600T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed2.4 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.93 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate1 × 2.5 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier18no data
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size81+114 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors382+177 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-520M and Core i5-11600T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketBGA1288,PGA988FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-520M and Core i5-11600T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology+2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-+
PAE36 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-520M and Core i5-11600T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-520M and Core i5-11600T are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-520M and Core i5-11600T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800, DDR3-1066DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size8.3 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth17.051 GB/s50 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 750
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency766 MHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-520M and Core i5-11600T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-520M and Core i5-11600T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-520M and Core i5-11600T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-520M and Core i5-11600T.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-520M 1.10
i5-11600T 9.42
+756%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-520M 1716
i5-11600T 14679
+755%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-520M 364
i5-11600T 1636
+349%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-520M 700
i5-11600T 6275
+796%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.10 9.42
Recency 7 January 2010 16 March 2021
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm

i5-11600T has a 756.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-11600T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-520M in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-520M is a notebook processor while Core i5-11600T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-520M and Core i5-11600T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


Intel Core i5-520M
Core i5-520M
Intel Core i5-11600T
Core i5-11600T

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


3.6 369 votes

Rate Core i5-520M on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
3 3 votes

Rate Core i5-11600T on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Core i5-520M or Core i5-11600T, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.