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

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Intel Core i7-9700F or Intel Core i7-9700F – 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 i7-9700F features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
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.
9 Generation 11
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 11000
Intel Core i7-9700F Name Intel Core i5-11400F
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9700F has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700F is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
8 CPU Cores 6
8 Threads 12
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
8x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9700F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-11400F 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 42.7 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 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
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes AES-NI Yes
42.7 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 i7-9700F 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 i5-11400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2021
Coffee Lake S Refresh 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 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1200
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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520 $ Release price 157 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
17082
17082
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
13350
13350

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
10155
10155
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
8540
8540

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
7895
7895
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
7202
7202

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
7270
7270
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6714
6714

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
4255
4255
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3848
3848

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
3888
3888
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3644
3644

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1978
1978
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1570
1570

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1598
1598
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1491
1491

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1513
1513
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1218
1218

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1402
1402
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1181
1181

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
529
529
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
465
465

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400F
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
216
216
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
209
209