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Processor

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

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 7% faster on the performance index.

The gap is noticeable but not decisive.

Intel Core i5-11400F leads on 3 parameters, Intel Core i7-9700K on 0.

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

Key differences

Intel Core i5-11400F

Strengths

  • Platform freshness
  • Power efficiency
  • Gaming performance

Trade-offs

  • level

Intel Core i7-9700K

Strengths

  • level

Trade-offs

  • Platform freshness
  • Power efficiency
  • Gaming performance

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    84
    78

  • Cores and threads

    6/12
    8/8

  • Power efficiency

    65 W
    95 W

  • Platform freshness

    LGA1200 · DDR4
    LGA1151 · DDR4

  • L3 cache

    12 MB
    12 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i5-11400FIntel Core i7-9700K

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i5-11400FSide BIntel Core i7-9700K
Performance index84better78
Cores / threads6/128/8
Base clock2.6 GHz3.6 GHzbetter
Boost clock4.4 GHz4.9 GHzbetter
L3 cache12 MB12 MB
Power draw (TDP)65 Wbetter95 W
SocketLGA1200LGA1151
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsNoYes
Process nodeIntel 14 nmIntel 14 nm
ReleasedQ1 2021Q4 2018

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