Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i5-10600KF

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Intel Core i5-11400F or Intel Core i5-11400F – 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 i5-11400F 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 i5-11400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10600KF 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 i5-10600KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
11 Generation 10
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 10000
Intel Core i5-11400F Name Intel Core i5-10600KF
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-10600KF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10600KF is 4.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
6 CPU Cores 6
12 Threads 12
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 4.1 GHz
6x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-11400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-10600KF does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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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
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-11400F 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 i5-10600KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2020
Rocket Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
157 $ Release price 237 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
3.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
17082
17082
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
14460
14460

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
10489
10489
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
10155
10155

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
7895
7895
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
7169
7169

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
7270
7270
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
6877
6877

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
4255
4255
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
4002
4002

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
3888
3888
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
3629
3629

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1978
1978
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1581
1581

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1615
1615
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1598
1598

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1513
1513
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1254
1254

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1402
1402
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
1391
1391

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
529
529
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
501
501

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
216
216
Intel Core i5-10600KF
6C 12T @ 4.1 GHz
215
215