Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i9-11900F

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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 i9-11900F features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-11900F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
11 Generation 11
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i9
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 11000
Intel Core i5-11400F Name Intel Core i9-11900F
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 i9-11900F has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-11900F is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.2 GHz.
6 CPU Cores 8
12 Threads 16
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.2 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
6x Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-11400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-11900F 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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes AES-NI Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 i9-11900F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
Rocket Lake S Architecture Rocket 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 16.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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157 $ Release price 422 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
3.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-11900F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
22830
22830
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
17082
17082

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
10040
10040
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
7895
7895

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
9674
9674
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
7270
7270

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
6265
6265
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
4255
4255

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
2148
2148
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1978
1978

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
1831
1831
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1513
1513

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
1630
1630
Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1402
1402