Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i5-11600K
38.6Single-core48
36.5Multi-core39.1
36.7Gaming39.8
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F9 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-11600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+9) and gaming (+3). Intel Core i5-11400F 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 i5-11400F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $262
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 48 vs 39
- Stronger gaming score: 40 vs 37
- 63% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 154 W
- 50% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- 20% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,870 vs 1,560
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | 251 W+63% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+50% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Top 58% | 1,870+20%Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300Top 66% | 7,100+13%Top 56% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330Top 54% | 1,500+13%Top 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200Top 55% | 11,100+9%Top 50% |
| PassMark | 17,000Top 58% | 19,800+16%Top 48% |
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