i5-14600KF vs i5-11400

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-11400
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
10.69
Core i5-14600KF
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.65
+131%

Core i5-14600KF outperforms Core i5-11400 by a whopping 131% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-11400 and Core i5-14600KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking735204
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data70.29
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency15.5618.66
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-11400 and Core i5-14600KF basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1220
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-11400 and Core i5-14600KF compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA12001700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-11400 and Core i5-14600KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-11400 and Core i5-14600KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-11400 and Core i5-14600KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-11400 and Core i5-14600KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 730N/A
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
Execution Units24no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-11400 and Core i5-14600KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-11400 and Core i5-14600KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-11400 and Core i5-14600KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-11400 and Core i5-14600KF.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-11400 10.69
i5-14600KF 24.65
+131%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-11400 16983
i5-14600KF 39162
+131%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-11400 1964
i5-14600KF 2773
+41.2%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-11400 7297
i5-14600KF 15772
+116%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.69 24.65
Recency 16 March 2021 17 October 2023
Physical cores 6 14
Threads 12 20
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 125 Watt

i5-11400 has 92.3% lower power consumption.

i5-14600KF, on the other hand, has a 130.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 133.3% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-14600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-11400 in performance tests.


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