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11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500 Desktop Processor

Think outside the box.

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11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11500 Desktop Processor

Think outside the box.

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Tuned for gameplay.

Up to 4.6 GHz max clock speed

6 Cores

Base clock speed: 2.7 GHz

Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 2.0

TDP: 65W

Intel® Smart Cache: 12M

12 Threads

Motherboard compatibility: 400 and 500 series

PCIe Gen 4 Lanes: 20

Memory Speed: DDR4-3200, DDR4-2933

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Power with a purpose.

The right balance of clock speed and core performance gets more from your games, whether for competitive play with high FPS or immersive AAA experiences.

Power with a purpose.

The right balance of clock speed and core performance gets more from your games, whether for competitive play with high FPS or immersive AAA experiences.

Engineered for play.

Intel’s latest desktop processor architecture and fast clock speeds deliver high frame rates and low latency for competitive play and more immersive experiences.

Engineered for play.

Intel’s latest desktop processor architecture and fast clock speeds deliver high frame rates and low latency for competitive play and more immersive experiences.

Works hard, too.

The improved productivity of 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors will help you get your work done fast and back in the game in no time.

Works hard, too.

The improved productivity of 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors will help you get your work done fast and back in the game in no time.

Free your build.

11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors support the latest platform technologies to truly personalise your new PC’s capabilities.

PCIe Gen 4:
Support for the latest discrete graphics cards and other PCIe devices.
Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) technology:
Automatically prioritises play on your busy networks.
Thunderbolt™ 4 technology:
Fast connectivity to monitors and other peripherals.

To benefit from these technologies, ensure applicable system components are compatible.

Free your build.​

11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors support the latest platform technologies to truly personalise your new PC’s capabilities. ​

PCIe Gen 4:

Support for the latest discrete graphics cards and other PCIe devices.

Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) technology:

Automatically prioritises play on your busy networks.

Thunderbolt™ 4 technology:

Fast connectivity to monitors and other peripherals.

To benefit from these technologies, ensure applicable system components are compatible. ​

PCIe Gen 4:

Support for the latest discrete graphics cards and other PCIe devices.

Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) technology:

Automatically prioritises play on your busy networks.

Thunderbolt™ 4 technology:

Fast connectivity to monitors and other peripherals.

To benefit from these technologies, ensure applicable system components are compatible. ​

Choose "K" for greater performance

The Intel® Core™ i5-11500 is an incredibly popular choice for high performance desktops optimised for immersive AAA gaming experiences and improved productivity. For those seeking additional power, the i5-11600K unlocked processor offers even greater performance with a higher base clock, access to Intel Performance Maximizer, and unlocked overclocking, enabling you to increase your processing power across all your applications.

How they stack up:
Model
Core™ i5-11500
Core™ i5-11600K
Base clock speed
2.7 GHz
3.9 GHz
Max clock speed
4.6 GHz
4.9 GHz
Unlocked & Overclockable
No
Yes
Intel Performance Maximizer
No
Yes

How they stack up:

Model
Core™ i5-11500
Core™ i5-11600K
Base clock speed
2.7 GHz
3.9 GHz
Max clock speed
4.6 GHz
4.9 GHz
Unlocked & Overclockable
No
Yes
Intel Performance Maximizer
No
Yes

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