Intel Core i5-11400 vs Intel Core i9-10900K
38.6Single-core41.9
36.5Multi-core48.2
36.7Gaming54.6
7 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1140013 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-10900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.9 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+18) and Multi-core (+12). 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
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 25% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 20 vs 16
- 20% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 3 MB
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- Stronger Single-core score: 42 vs 39
- Stronger Multi-core score: 48 vs 37
- Stronger gaming score: 55 vs 37
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 67% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 6
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | 250 W+62% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+42% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz+20% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+20% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Top 58% | 1,730+11%Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300Top 66% | 10,400+65%Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330Top 54% | 1,340+1%Top 52% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200Top 55% | 16,300+60%Top 30% |
| PassMark | 17,000Top 58% | 23,700+39%Top 40% |
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