Core i5-11400

Name: Intel Core i5-11400
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.3 (334 reviews)

6 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.4 GHz on FCLGA1200.

4.3 · 334 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.4 GHz

L3 cache

12 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1200

Performance breakdown

Gaming10

Productivity10

Single-core10

Multi-core25

Power efficiency9

Lab scores

Performance score10

Cores6

Threads12

Boost clock (GHz)4.4 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p22 fps

1440p18 fps

4K12 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Rocket Lake
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: FCLGA1200
Release year: 2021
Total cores: 6
Threads: 12
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 730

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 2.6 GHz
Boost clock: 4.4 GHz
L1 cache: 384 KB
L2 cache: 1.5 MB
L3 cache: 12 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4-3200
Max capacity: 128 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 50 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 4.0

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like the solid everyday performance and low power draw for the price. The common gripe is the lack of PCIe 4.0 support and the high platform cost for an older socket.

Pros

Feels fast for everyday tasks
Stays cool without loud fans
Handles gaming without fuss
Works with affordable motherboards

Cons

No PCIe 4.0 support
Runs hot on stock cooler
No overclocking support

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-11400

A mid-range desktop processor with okay gaming performance that runs hot for a chip with modest power draw.

Get it if you need a solid, no-frills mid-range chip that runs cool and quiet for a budget gaming build. Skip it if you want modern features like PCIe 4.0 or better performance than a cheaper AMD alternative.