Intel Core i5-11400 vs Intel Core i7-6700K
38.6Single-core30.7
36.5Multi-core27
36.7Gamingspec-based25.6
17 spec wins — Intel Core i5-114002 spec wins — Intel Core i7-6700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-11400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.2 to 27.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+10) and single-core (+8). Intel Core i7-6700K 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
- Stronger single-core score: 39 vs 31
- Stronger multi-core score: 37 vs 27
- 200% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 1 MB
- 104% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 10,200 vs 5,000
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-6700K
- 54% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+29% | 91 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 4 GHz+54% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz+5% | 4.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+50% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560+10%Bottom 33% | 1,420Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300+35%Bottom 29% | 4,650Bottom 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330+22%Bottom 36% | 1,090Bottom 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200+104%Bottom 37% | 5,000Bottom 14% |
| PassMark | 17,000+91%Bottom 29% | 8,900Bottom 13% |
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