Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i7-9700KF

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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 i7-9700KF features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-11400F Name Intel Core i7-9700KF
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
11 Generation 9
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 9000
 
 

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 i7-9700KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700KF is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.9 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.6 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
12 Threads 8
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
6 CPU Cores 8
6x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-11400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-9700KF 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 --
-- 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 42.7 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 42.7 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 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 i7-9700KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2018
-- 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 Coffee Lake S Refresh
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
157 $ Release price 520 $
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

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
10326
10326
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 i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7361
7361

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7421
7421
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
7270
7270

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
4255
4255
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4164
4164

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1978
1978
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1589
1589

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1598
1598
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1520
1520

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1513
1513
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1302
1302

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1402
1402
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1336
1336

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
135
135
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
134
134