Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i5-6500
38.6Single-core25.6
36.5Multi-core22.9
36.7Gamingspec-based21.9
14 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-11400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.2 to 23.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+14) and single-core (+13). Intel Core i5-6500 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
- Stronger single-core score: 39 vs 26
- Stronger multi-core score: 37 vs 23
- 204% higher PassMark: 17,000 vs 5,600
- 200% higher threads: 12 vs 4
- 200% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 1 MB
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $192
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6500
- 23% higher Base clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| 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 i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+200% | 4 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+23% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz+22% | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+100% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560+32%Bottom 33% | 1,180Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300+107%Bottom 29% | 3,050Bottom 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330Bottom 36% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200+191%Bottom 37% | 3,500Bottom 4% |
| PassMark | 17,000+204%Bottom 29% | 5,600Bottom 4% |
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