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Core i7-11700K vs Core i5-10400F

Core i7-11700K vs Core i5-10400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-11700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel® Core™ i7-11700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$463.33 on Amazon

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Updated 4670 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-10400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10400F 2.9GHz Comet Lake 12MB Cache CPU Desktop Processor Boxed

Buy for CA$157.24 on Amazon

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Updated 4670 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-11700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-11700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$463.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4670 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i5-10400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10400F 2.9GHz Comet Lake 12MB Cache CPU Desktop Processor Boxed

Buy for CA$157.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4670 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-11700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-10400F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-10400F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-11700K is 320 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-10400F.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-11700K

  • Performs up to 21% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i5-10400F - 175 vs 145 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-10400F - 16 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-10400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10400F

  • Up to 66% cheaper than Core i7-11700K - CA$157.24 vs CA$463.33
  • Up to 59% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i7-11700K - CA$1.08 vs CA$2.65 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-11700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of HITMAN 2.
HITMAN 2

HITMAN 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo
Core i7-11700K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

175

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.65/FPS

40%

Price, CA$

CA$463.33

33%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-11700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$463.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4670 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

145

82%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.08/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$157.24

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-10400F 2.9GHz Comet Lake 12MB Cache CPU Desktop Processor Boxed

Buy for CA$157.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4670 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo
Core i7-11700K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo
Core i7-11700K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2219

100%

Multi-Core

9806

100%

Intel Core i5-10400F Logo
Core i5-10400F

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1438

64%

Multi-Core

5751

58%

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo

Intel Core i7-11700K

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Intel Core i5-10400F Logo

Intel Core i5-10400F

Mar 16th, 2021
Release DateApr 30th, 2020
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Rocket LakeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.3 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
36.0x
Multiplier29.0x
UHD Graphics 750
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-11700K or Core i5-10400F

HITMAN 2, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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