i5-11600KF vs i5-11400H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-11400H
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
9.82
Core i5-11600KF
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 125 Watt
12.35
+25.8%

Core i5-11600KF outperforms Core i5-11400H by a significant 26% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-11400H and Core i5-11600KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking788629
Place by popularity29not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesTiger Lakeno data
Power efficiency26.559.35
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-H (2021)Rocket Lake (2021)
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-11400H and Core i5-11600KF 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFin14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-11400H and Core i5-11600KF 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
SocketFCBGA1787FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-11400H and Core i5-11600KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-11400H and Core i5-11600KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
Identity Protection-+
SGX--
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-11400H and Core i5-11600KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-11400H and Core i5-11600KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/s50 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processorsno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units16no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-11400H and Core i5-11600KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-11400H and Core i5-11600KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-11400H and Core i5-11600KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-11400H and Core i5-11600KF.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i5-11400H 9.82
i5-11600KF 12.35
+25.8%

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.

i5-11400H 15596
i5-11600KF 19622
+25.8%

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.

i5-11400H 1813
i5-11600KF 2230
+23%

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.

i5-11400H 6366
i5-11600KF 8708
+36.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.82 12.35
Recency 11 May 2021 16 March 2021
Chip lithography 10 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 125 Watt

i5-11400H has an age advantage of 1 month, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 257.1% lower power consumption.

i5-11600KF, on the other hand, has a 25.8% higher aggregate performance score.

The Core i5-11600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-11400H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-11400H is a notebook processor while Core i5-11600KF is a desktop one.


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