Intel Core i5-10400 vs Intel Core i5-11600K
30.4Single-core48
32.2Multi-core39.1
36Gaming39.8
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1040014 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-11600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+18) and Multi-core (+7). Intel Core i5-10400 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $262
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 48 vs 30
- Stronger Multi-core score: 39 vs 32
- Stronger gaming score: 40 vs 36
- 100% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 87% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 134 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 134 W | 251 W+87% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz+34% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,300 MHz+18% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 4+33% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,390Top 73% | 1,870+35%Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,800Top 70% | 7,100+22%Top 56% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,100Top 80% | 1,500+36%Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,000Top 71% | 11,100+39%Top 50% |
| PassMark | 12,600Top 73% | 19,800+57%Top 48% |
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