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Intel Core i5-11400F — Benchmarks & Specs

6 cores12 threads65W TDP$157 MSRP2021

Bottom line: how fast is the Intel Core i5-11400F?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 16,886 points, per PassMark Software.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a processor from the Rocket Lake family released in 2021 from Intel. Key on-paper specs include 6 cores / 12 threads, boost clock of 4.4 GHz, 65W TDP. It launched with a $157 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current listings. Data on this page draws on 9 synthetic benchmark results, compiled from HardwareDB, Notebookcheck, PassMark Software, GadgetVersus, HWCooling.net; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Intel Core i5-11400F, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (synthetic benchmark scores).

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-11400F — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 16,886 points PassMark Software 2026-06-14
Cinebench R23 multi 10,235 points Notebookcheck 2021-04-01
Cinebench R23 multi 10,235 points HardwareDB 2026-08-25
Cinebench R23 multi 9,566 points HWCooling.net 2024-08-01
Geekbench 6 multi 7,590 points HardwareDB 2023-06-01
PassMark Single Thread Rating 2,980 points PassMark Software 2026-06-14
Geekbench 6 single 1,979 points HardwareDB 2023-06-01
Cinebench R23 single 1,390 points GadgetVersus 2026-08-25
Cinebench R23 single 1,339 points Notebookcheck 2021-04-01

Products Featuring the Intel Core i5-11400F

Full Specifications

cores6
tdp w65
socketLGA1200
threads12
cache mb12
process nm14
base clock ghz2.6
integrated gpufalse
memory supportDDR4-3200
boost clock ghz4.4

Intel Core i5-11400F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Intel Core i5-11400F best used for?
Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core Rocket Lake-family processor. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.
When was the Intel Core i5-11400F released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Intel Core i5-11400F launched in 2021 at a $157 MSRP. Street prices drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Intel Core i5-11400F benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the Intel Core i5-11400F have, and how does it benchmark?
Intel Core i5-11400F has 6 cores and 12 threads. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the Intel Core i5-11400F?
Amazon listings for the Intel Core i5-11400F are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Intel Core i5-11400F section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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