Intel Core i5-11600KF vs Intel Core i5-10400F

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Intel Core i5-11600KF or Intel Core i5-11600KF – 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 i5-11600KF 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 i5-11600KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-11600KF Name Intel Core i5-10400F
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
11 Generation 10
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-11600KF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11600KF 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 i5-10400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400F is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
12 Threads 12
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 6
6x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-11600KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-10400F does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Release date --
-- Direct X --
GPU name
-- Technology --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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.
-- AVC --
-- VC-1 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- JPEG --
-- 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 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 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

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 i5-11600KF 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 i5-10400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2020
-- Part Number --
3.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
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
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Rocket Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
237 $ 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 i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
19755
19755
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
12399
12399

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
11277
11277
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
8191
8191

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
8964
8964
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6322
6322

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
8312
8312
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6014
6014

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
8209
8209
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6120
6120

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
4667
4667
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3548
3548

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
4320
4320
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3197
3197

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
2138
2138
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1760
1760
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1341
1341

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1721
1721
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1564
1564
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
598
598
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
450
450

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
245
245
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
190
190

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
161
161
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
110
110