Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i5-9600K
38.6Single-core36
36.5Multi-core29.8
36.7Gaming31
13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-11400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.2 to 32, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+7) and gaming (+6). Intel Core i5-9600K 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 Multi-core score: 37 vs 30
- Stronger gaming score: 37 vs 31
- 100% higher threads: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 52% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 10,200 vs 6,700
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $262
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9600K
- 42% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+100% | 6 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+42% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+33% | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Top 58% | 1,580+1%Top 56% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300+26%Top 66% | 5,000Top 76% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330+11%Top 54% | 1,200Top 72% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200+52%Top 55% | 6,700Top 75% |
| PassMark | 17,000+52%Top 58% | 11,200Top 76% |
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