Intel Core i5-11400 vs Intel Core i7-8700
38.6Single-core35.3
36.5Multi-core33.3
36.7Gaming37.9
10 spec wins — Intel Core i5-114003 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-11400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.2 to 35, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+3) and Multi-core (+3). Intel Core i7-8700 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 35
- Stronger Multi-core score: 37 vs 33
- 100% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700
- 23% higher Base clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+23% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz+8% | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560+4% | 1,500 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300 | 6,400+2% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330+8% | 1,230 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200+21% | 8,400 |
| PassMark | 17,000+31% | 13,000 |
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