Processor

Intel Core i5-10400F vs Intel Core i5-11400F

Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.

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Verdict

Intel Core i5-11400F is 13% faster on the performance index.

The gap is noticeable but not decisive.

Intel Core i5-10400F leads on 0 parameters, Intel Core i5-11400F on 3.

Specification source: A — Intel; B — Intel. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27

Key differences

Intel Core i5-10400F

Strengths

  • level

Trade-offs

  • Platform freshness
  • Power efficiency
  • Gaming performance

Intel Core i5-11400F

Strengths

  • Platform freshness
  • Power efficiency
  • Gaming performance

Trade-offs

  • level

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    74
    84
  • Cores and threads

    6/12
    6/12
  • Power efficiency

    65 W
    65 W
  • Platform freshness

    LGA1200 · DDR4
    LGA1200 · DDR4
  • L3 cache

    12 MB
    12 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i5-10400FIntel Core i5-11400F

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i5-10400FSide BIntel Core i5-11400F
Performance index7484better
Cores / threads6/126/12
Base clock2.9 GHzbetter2.6 GHz
Boost clock4.3 GHz4.4 GHzbetter
L3 cache12 MB12 MB
Power draw (TDP)65 W65 W
SocketLGA1200LGA1200
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsNoNo
Process nodeIntel 14 nmIntel 14 nm
ReleasedQ2 2020Q1 2021

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