Intel Core i5-11400 vs Intel Core i5-10600

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-11400 or Intel Core i5-11400 – 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 i5-11400 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 i5-11400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10600 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 i5-10600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-11400 Name Intel Core i5-10600
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 i5-11400 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11400 is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-10600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10600 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.6 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
12 Threads 12
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 6
6x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-11400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-11400 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-10600 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10600 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2017
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
12 Generation 9.5
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
 
 

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 / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
 
 

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 65 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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-11400 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 i5-10600 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
182 $ Release price 213 $
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 i5-11400
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
17082
17082
Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
13511
13511

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
10155
10155
Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
9024
9024

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
7895
7895
Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
6759
6759

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
7270
7270
Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
6033
6033

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i5-11400
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
6650
6650
Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5878
5878

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
4249
4249
Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
3927
3927

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
3888
3888
Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
3556
3556

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1978
1978
Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1564
1564

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1598
1598
Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1569
1569

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1513
1513
Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1202
1202

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1402
1402
Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1286
1286

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
529
529
Intel Core i5-10600
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
494
494