Intel Core i5-11400 vs Intel Core i7-9700KF
38.6Single-core41.5
36.3Multi-core33.6
36.7Gamingspec-based39.8
9 spec wins — Intel Core i5-114004 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-11400 scores 37.1 against 37.5 for Intel Core i7-9700KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-9700KF edges ahead in 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
- 25% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 20 vs 16
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700KF
- 38% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 11% higher Boost clock: 4.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-9700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2019 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-9700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 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
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-9700KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-9700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-9700KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i7-9700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Bottom 34% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300Bottom 28% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330Bottom 34% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200Bottom 34% | — |
| PassMark | 16,616+17%Bottom 36% | 14,244Bottom 29% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,981+4%Bottom 40% | 2,853Bottom 35% |
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