Intel Core i5-11400 vs Intel Core i9-10900KF

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-11400 and Intel Core i9-10900KF CPUs. The Intel Core i5-11400 is 35% slower and 104% cheaper than Intel Core i9-10900KF.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-11400
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PRICE£129.13£264
CPU MARK1668222584
VALUE12986
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY257181
CORES6 x 2.60 GHz10 x 3.70 GHz
TURBO4.40 GHz5.30 GHz
THREADS29893119
DATEQ1/2021Q2/2020

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11400

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-10900KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97

Is Intel Core i5-11400 better than Intel Core i9-10900KF?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-11400 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-10900KF by 33%.


The Intel Core i5-11400 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 16682. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 257. The Intel Core i9-10900KF efficiency score is 181. So, the Intel Core i5-11400 leads by 30%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.