How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-14400F scores 53.9/100 overall; Intel Core i7-11700K scores 47.3/100. Intel Core i5-14400F wins 13 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-11700K wins 5.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-14400F and the Intel Core i7-11700K?

Intel Core i5-14400F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 48; 138% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 4 MB; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W; 29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm; Lower launch price: $196 vs $399. Intel Core i7-11700K advantages: 70% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 148 W; 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz; 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6; Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-14400F or Intel Core i7-11700K?

Intel Core i5-14400F launched cheaper at $196, versus $399 for the Intel Core i7-11700K.

Intel Core i5-14400F vs Intel Core i7-11700K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-14400F

$196

Intel

Intel Core i7-11700K

$399

64.4Single-core47.9

48.5Multi-core46.8

50.9Gamingspec-based47.4

13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14400F5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-14400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.9 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+17) and multi-core (+2). Intel Core i7-11700K 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 i5-14400F

Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 48
138% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 4 MB
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm
Lower launch price: $196 vs $399

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K

70% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 148 W
44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-14400F versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14400F	Intel Core i7-11700K
Announced	2024	2021
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	65 W+48%	125 W
Max turbo power	148 W	251 W+70%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-14400F versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14400F	Intel Core i7-11700K
Cores	10+25%	8
Performance cores	6	8+33%
Efficiency cores	4	0
Threads	16	16
Base clock	2.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+44%
Boost clock	4.7 GHz	5 GHz+6%
L2 cache	10 MB+138%	4 MB
L3 cache	20 MB+25%	16 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-14400F versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14400F	Intel Core i7-11700K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 750
iGPU clock	—	1,300 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-14400F versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14400F	Intel Core i7-11700K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-14400F versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14400F	Intel Core i7-11700K
PCIe version	5+25%	4
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-14400F versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14400F	Intel Core i7-11700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,800Bottom 46%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	9,600Bottom 50%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,794+16%Top 41%	1,550Bottom 48%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	15,858+6%Top 40%	15,000Top 46%
PassMark	25,421+3%Bottom 48%	24,700Bottom 45%

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