Intel Core i5-11400 vs Intel Core i5-9400
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-11400 and the Intel Core i5-9400. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 65W |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 9 MB |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Rocket Lake | Coffee Lake Refresh |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Winner: Intel Core i5-11400 — driven by Boost Clock (4.4 GHz), L3 Cache (12 MB)
Intel Core i5-11400
5
performance points
Intel Core i5-9400
1
performance point
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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