Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i5-11400F

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Intel Core i5-11600K or Intel Core i5-11600K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-11600K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-11600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i5-11400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i5-11400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-11600K Name Intel Core i5-11400F
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
11 Generation 11
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 11000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-11600K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11600K is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-11400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11400F is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
12 Threads 12
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 6
6x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-11600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-11600K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-11400F does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2021 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel UHD Graphics 750 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
32 Execution units --
12 Generation --
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-11600K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-11400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
-- Part Number --
3.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Rocket Lake S Architecture Rocket Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
262 $ Release price 157 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
19755
19755
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
17082
17082

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
11277
11277
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
10155
10155

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
8964
8964
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
7895
7895

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
8312
8312
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
7270
7270

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
4715
4715
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
4255
4255

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
4320
4320
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
3888
3888

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
2138
2138
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1978
1978

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1749
1749
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1598
1598

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1721
1721
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1513
1513

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1564
1564
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1402
1402

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
598
598
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
529
529

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
241
241
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
216
216

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
161
161
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
135
135