How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-11400 scores 37.2/100 overall; Intel Core i7-10700K scores 42.9/100. Intel Core i5-11400 wins 8 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-10700K wins 12.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-11400 and the Intel Core i7-10700K?

Intel Core i5-11400 advantages: 50% 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; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $182 vs $374. Intel Core i7-10700K advantages: Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 37; Stronger gaming score: 48 vs 37; 49% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 154 W; 46% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz; 37% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,600 vs 6,300.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-11400 or Intel Core i7-10700K?

Intel Core i5-11400 launched cheaper at $182, versus $374 for the Intel Core i7-10700K.

Intel Core i5-11400 vs Intel Core i7-10700K

Intel

Intel Core i5-11400

$182

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-10700K

$374

38.6Single-core39.9

36.5Multi-core42

36.7Gaming48

8 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1140012 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-10700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.9 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+11) and Multi-core (+6). Intel Core i5-11400 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 i5-11400

50% 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
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $182 vs $374

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700K

Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 37
Stronger gaming score: 48 vs 37
49% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 154 W
46% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
37% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,600 vs 6,300

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-11400 versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400	Intel Core i7-10700K
Announced	2021	2020
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1200
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Base TDP	65 W+48%	125 W
Max turbo power	154 W	229 W+49%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-11400 versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400	Intel Core i7-10700K
Cores	6	8+33%
Performance cores	6	8+33%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	12	16+33%
Base clock	2.6 GHz	3.8 GHz+46%
Boost clock	4.4 GHz	5.1 GHz+16%
L2 cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	16 MB+33%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-11400 versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400	Intel Core i7-10700K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	1,300 MHz+8%	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-11400 versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400	Intel Core i7-10700K
Memory support	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2933
Max memory	128 GB	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-11400 versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400	Intel Core i7-10700K
PCIe version	4+33%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-11400 versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400	Intel Core i7-10700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,560Top 58%	1,670+7%Top 55%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,300Top 66%	8,600+37%Top 49%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,330+2%Top 54%	1,300Top 59%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	10,200Top 55%	13,000+27%Top 43%
PassMark	17,000Top 58%	19,500+15%Top 51%

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