Core i5-11400F

Name: Intel Core i5-11400F
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.7 (998 reviews)

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

3.7 · 998 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: None

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
Max capacity: 128 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 50 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 4.0
Launch price: $157

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 praise it as a solid, no-frills performer for the price that runs cool. The main gripe is the lack of integrated graphics, which is a hassle if your GPU dies or you need a quick display.

Pros

Sips power, barely heats up
Handles daily tasks without fuss
Gets into budget builds easily
Runs games well at 1080p

Cons

Only supports PCIe 4.0, not 5.0
No integrated graphics for troubleshooting
Stock cooler is loud and weak

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i5-11400F

A solid mid-range Rocket Lake CPU that offers strong gaming value but is stuck on a dead-end platform.

Get it if you're building a budget gaming PC and want solid 1080p performance without needing integrated graphics. Skip it if you do video editing or multitasking, as newer chips offer better efficiency and more cores for the same money.