The Core i5-11600K is the comparison's loser – it's a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 8400F and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $3.51 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- Up to 2% cheaper – $175.00 vs $178.51
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 8400F
- A faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 8400F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
222
96%
Min 1% FPS
153
97%
Price, $
$175
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.78/FPS
99%
Ryzen 5 8400F
Apr 1st, 2024
Average FPS
231
100%
Min 1% FPS
158
100%
Price, $
$178.51
98%
Value, $/FPS
$0.77/FPS
100%
![AMD Ryzen 5 8000 8400F Hexa-core [6 Core] 4.20 GHz Processor - OEM Pack](https://howmanyfps.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/static/cpus/B0DDQ4KRPR.jpg)
Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 8400F 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
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
Best Looking
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 8400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 8400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
93%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
62%
Ryzen 5 8400F
Apr 1st, 2024
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
96%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 8400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 1st, 2024 |
| $262.00 | MSRP | $170.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Phoenix |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR5 @ 5200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
