Intel Core i5-7500T vs Intel Core i3-11340 CPM

The Intel Core i5-7500T (Kaby Lake S, 14 nm, Q1 2017) is designed for energy-efficient desktops. It offers 4 cores, 4 threads, 6 MB L3 cache, 38 GB/s memory bandwidth, and Intel HD Graphics 630.

The Intel Core i3-11340 CPM (Rocket Lake S, 14 nm, Q1 2021) targets more powerful entry-level desktops.

It typically features 4 cores, 8 threads, 8 MB L3 cache, 51 GB/s memory bandwidth, and Intel UHD Graphics 630. Both support PCIe 3.0. Performance-wise, the Intel Core i3-11340 CPM clearly outperforms the Intel Core i5-7500T. The i3's Rocket Lake S architecture delivers noticeably higher performance per clock cycle and, thanks to Hyper-Threading, stronger multi-core performance.

This also makes the Intel Core i3-11340 CPM more advantageous for gaming scenarios. The Intel Core i5-7500T offers solid basic performance but is less suitable for demanding tasks or games. As a T-model with a typical TDP of 35 watts, the Intel Core i5-7500T is very energy-efficient and very inexpensive on the used market, but requires an older platform.

The Intel Core i3-11340 CPM usually has a higher TDP and tends to be more expensive, but offers a better performance base for a more attractive price-performance ratio in current usage scenarios.