Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i7-8700K
38.6Single-core37.3
36.5Multi-core34.7
36.7Gaming38.5
10 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-11400F scores 37.2 against 36.4 for Intel Core i7-8700K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-11400F edges ahead in Multi-core and Single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400F
- 100% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- 25% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 20 vs 16
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $359
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700K
- 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 i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+42% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560 | 1,560 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300 | 6,800+8% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330+5% | 1,270 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200+11% | 9,200 |
| PassMark | 17,000+22% | 13,900 |
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