Intel Core i5 11400F 6-core LGA1200
Intel
73 Overall Score
vs
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
Empowered PC
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 11400F 6-core LGA1200
82 out of 100 high confidence 32 reviews
The Intel Core i5-11400F is widely praised as an outstanding budget CPU that delivers excellent gaming and multitasking performance for its price. Users highlight its fast speeds, low power consumption, and compatibility with mid-range GPUs like the RTX 3060 Ti. However, a few reviewers note the lack of integrated graphics (F-suffix) and that the stock cooler can run hot under load, with one reporting temperatures of 100°C. Overall, it is considered a great value upgrade for those with a dedicated graphics card.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Fast gaming and multitasking
- Low power consumption and heat
- Compatible with mid-range GPUs
- Easy to install
Cons
- No integrated graphics (F-suffix)
- Stock cooler runs hot under load
- Some units reach 100°C
- Requires dedicated graphics card
- Stock cooler not ideal for heavy use
Value for money 12
Gaming performance 10
Stock cooler performance 6
Lack of integrated graphics 4
Ease of installation 5
Power consumption 4
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i5 11400F | Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | — |
| Series | Core i5 | — |
| Model | 11400F | — |
| Codename | Rocket Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | — |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | — |
| P-cores | 6★ | — |
| Threads | 12★ | — |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 3★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1200 | — |
| PCIe | 4.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | — |
| TDP | 65★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 11400F 6-core LGA1200
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong efficiency (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong platform (78th percentile)
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
- Strong single thread (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong multi thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i5 11400F 6-core LGA12000.219score per dollar
vs
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X0.090score per dollar
Intel Core i5 11400F 6-core LGA1200 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 11400F
Scores 73 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.
