Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Pentium E6700

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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 Pentium E6700 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium E6700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Pentium E5000/E6000
11 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-11400F Name Intel Pentium E6700
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Pentium
 
 

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 Pentium E6700 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium E6700 is 3.2 GHz
12 Threads 2
6x Cores 2x Penryn
6 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.6 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-11400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium E6700 does not have integrated graphics.
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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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-800
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
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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
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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 Pentium E6700 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2010
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
14 nm Technology 45 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
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Rocket Lake S Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 1200 Socket LGA 775
3.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB