Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i7-10700K
38.6Single-core39.9
36.5Multi-core42
36.7Gaming48
7 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F12 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-10700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.9 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+11) and Multi-core (+6). 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
- 50% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 25% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 20 vs 16
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700K
- Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 37
- Stronger gaming score: 48 vs 37
- 49% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 154 W
- 46% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- 37% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,600 vs 6,300
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | 229 W+49% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz+46% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz+16% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 16 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Top 58% | 1,670+7%Top 55% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300Top 66% | 8,600+37%Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330+2%Top 54% | 1,300Top 59% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200Top 55% | 13,000+27%Top 43% |
| PassMark | 17,000Top 58% | 19,500+15%Top 51% |
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