Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i7-10700F

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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 i7-10700F features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i5-11400F Name Intel Core i7-10700F
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
11 Generation 10
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

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 i7-10700F has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700F is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
6 CPU Cores 8
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.6 GHz
12 Threads 16
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
6x Cores 8x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-11400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-10700F does not have integrated graphics.
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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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-- JPEG --
-- VC-1 --
-- 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
 
 

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 i5-11400F 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 i7-10700F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
157 $ Release price 298 $
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2020
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Rocket Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
12.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
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3.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 14 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
17082
17082
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
16780
16780

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
12250
12250
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
10155
10155

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
8945
8945
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
7270
7270

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
7926
7926
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
7895
7895

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
5352
5352
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
4255
4255

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
4834
4834
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
3888
3888

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
2291
2291
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1598
1598

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1978
1978
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
1597
1597

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1513
1513
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
1267
1267

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1402
1402
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
1255
1255

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
529
529
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
499
499

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
216
216
Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
214
214

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i7-10700F
8C 16T @ 2.9 GHz
180
180
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
135
135