Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i5-11400
36.4Single-core38.6
34.7Multi-core36.5
39.2Gaming36.7
5 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K10 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-10600K scores 36.3 against 37.2 for Intel Core i5-11400. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-11400 edges ahead in Single-core and Multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K
- 58% higher Base clock: 4.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- 18% higher Max turbo power: 182 W vs 154 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400
- 100% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 25% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 20 vs 16
- 17% higher PassMark: 17,000 vs 14,500
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $262
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 182 W+18% | 154 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz+58% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz+9% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,300 MHz+8% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 4+33% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560 | 1,560 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,500+3% | 6,300 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230 | 1,330+8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200 | 10,200+11% |
| PassMark | 14,500 | 17,000+17% |
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