The Core i9-11900KF is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-11400, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $180.01 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-11900KF
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-11400
- Up to 56% cheaper – $139.99 vs $320.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-11900KF vs Core i5-11400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-11900KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, $
$320
43%
Value, $/FPS
$1.55/FPS
45%
Core i5-11400
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
198
96%
Min 1% FPS
130
96%
Price, $
$139.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.7/FPS
100%
Core i9-11900KF vs Core i5-11400 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 i9-11900KF vs Core i5-11400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-11900KF vs Core i5-11400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-11900KF
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%
Core i5-11400
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
74%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
83%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-11900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $513.00 | MSRP | $182.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.6 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
