Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i5-14400

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-11600K and Intel Core i5-14400 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-11600K is 29% slower and 15% more expensive than Intel Core i5-14400.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-14400
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PRICE£201.1£170.97
CPU MARK1952825273
VALUE97148
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP125W148W
EFFICIENCY156171
CORES6 x 3.90 GHz6 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz4.70 GHz
THREADS33443765
DATEQ2/2021Q1/2024

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11600K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-14400

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
£149.99
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
26318
£175.89

Is Intel Core i5-11600K better than Intel Core i5-14400?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-11600K offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-14400 by 53%.


The Intel Core i5-11600K is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 19528. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 156. The Intel Core i5-14400 efficiency score is 171. So, the Intel Core i5-14400 leads by 10%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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