How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-11400 scores 37.2/100 overall; Intel Core i7-9700K scores 37.6/100. Intel Core i5-11400 wins 12 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-9700K wins 7.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-11400 and the Intel Core i7-9700K?

Intel Core i5-11400 advantages: 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8; 50% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB; 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3; 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W; 29% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 119 W; Lower launch price: $182 vs $374. Intel Core i7-9700K advantages: Stronger gaming score: 40 vs 37; 38% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz; 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6; 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6; 11% higher Boost clock: 4.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-11400 or Intel Core i7-9700K?

Intel Core i5-11400 launched cheaper at $182, versus $374 for the Intel Core i7-9700K.

Intel Core i5-11400 vs Intel Core i7-9700K

Intel

Intel Core i5-11400

$182

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-9700K

$374

38.6Single-core39

36.5Multi-core35.5

36.7Gaming39.8

12 spec wins — Intel Core i5-114007 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-11400 scores 37.2 against 37.6 for Intel Core i7-9700K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-9700K edges ahead in gaming and Single-core, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400

50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
50% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
29% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 119 W
Lower launch price: $182 vs $374

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K

Stronger gaming score: 40 vs 37
38% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
11% higher Boost clock: 4.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-11400 versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400	Intel Core i7-9700K
Announced	2021	2018
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1151-v2
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Base TDP	65 W+32%	95 W
Max turbo power	154 W+29%	119 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-11400 versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400	Intel Core i7-9700K
Cores	6	8+33%
Performance cores	6	8+33%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	12+50%	8
Base clock	2.6 GHz	3.6 GHz+38%
Boost clock	4.4 GHz	4.9 GHz+11%
L2 cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-11400 versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400	Intel Core i7-9700K
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 i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400	Intel Core i7-9700K
Memory support	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2666
Max memory	128 GB	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-11400 versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400	Intel Core i7-9700K
PCIe version	4+33%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-11400 versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-11400	Intel Core i7-9700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,560	1,680+8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,300	7,000+11%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,330+6%	1,250
Cinebench R23 (multi)	10,200+5%	9,700
PassMark	17,000+19%	14,300

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