The Core i5-10400F is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-11900K, however, it's a better value for money, as it's €353.10 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-10400F
- Up to 64% cheaper – €200.00 vs €553.10
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the Core i9-11900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-10400F vs Core i9-11900K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10400F
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
187
90%
Min 1% FPS
124
91%
Price, €
€200
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.06/FPS
100%
Core i9-11900K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, €
€553.1
36%
Value, €/FPS
€2.67/FPS
40%
Core i5-10400F vs Core i9-11900K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-10400F vs Core i9-11900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10400F vs Core i9-11900K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10400F
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
81%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Core i9-11900K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-11900K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $539.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
