Processor

Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i5-11400F

Name: Intel Core i7-10700K
Brand: Intel

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

Verdict

A · Intel

Intel Core i7-10700K

Intel Core i7-10700K page

B · Intel

Intel Core i5-11400F

Intel Core i5-11400F page

Intel Core i7-10700K is 13% faster on the performance index.

The gap is noticeable but not decisive.

Intel Core i7-10700K leads on 3 parameters, Intel Core i5-11400F on 2.

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

Difference per parameter

Gaming performance
96
84
Cores and threads
8/16
6/12
Power efficiency
125 W
65 W
Platform freshness
LGA1200 · DDR4
LGA1200 · DDR4
L3 cache
16 MB
12 MB

Profile of both sides

Intel Core i7-10700KIntel Core i5-11400F

Specifications side by side

	Side AIntel Core i7-10700K	Side BIntel Core i5-11400F
Performance index	96better	84
Cores / threads	8/16better	6/12
Base clock	3.8 GHzbetter	2.6 GHz
Boost clock	5.1 GHzbetter	4.4 GHz
L3 cache	16 MBbetter	12 MB
Power draw (TDP)	125 W	65 Wbetter
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1200
Memory support	DDR4	DDR4
Integrated graphics	Yes	No
Process node	Intel 14 nm	Intel 14 nm
Released	Q2 2020	Q1 2021

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