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Intel Core i5-11400 @ 2.60GHz

Explore Intel Core i5-11400 @ 2.60GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
6.6/ 10
Technical rating

Good

Intel Core i5-11400 @ 2.60GHz is a Desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 2.6 GHz and boosts up to 4.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 16613 and a single-thread rating of 2981. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark16,613
4,470 samples
Single Thread2,981
Overall rank#1,268
of 6,054
Reference price$129.96

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Good
6.6Good

Intel Core i5-11400 @ 2.60GHz is a Desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 2.6 GHz and boosts up to 4.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 16613 and a single-thread rating of 2981. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i5-11400 @ 2.60GHz is a Desktop released in 2021. Recorded specifications include 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 4.40 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 16,613 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 16,613 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,981 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1200. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR4-3200. The 65 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i5-11400 @ 2.60GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 4.40 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 16,613 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i5-11400 @ 2.60GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i5-11400 @ 2.60GHz?

Start with LGA1200 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i5-11400 @ 2.60GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700XAMD16,862 points
03Intel Core i5-11400 @ 2.60GHzThis CPU16,613 points
04AMD Ryzen 5 130AMD16,601 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 160AMD16,374 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Ryzen 5 130AMD3,266 points
02AMD Ryzen 7 160AMD3,162 points
03Intel Core i5-11400 @ 2.60GHzThis CPU2,981 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700XAMD2,295 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Ryzen 5 130AMD592.9 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 7 160AMD584.8 Mark/W
03Intel Core i5-11400 @ 2.60GHzThis CPU255.6 Mark/W
04AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700XAMD160.6 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
205,683.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
10,183.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
14,808.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
49.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
33,989.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
57,462.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
789.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
23,943.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2021
SocketLGA1200
Cores / threads6 / 12
Base clock2.60 GHz
Max turbo4.40 GHz
TDP65 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 730

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4
Official speedDDR4-3200
Maximum capacity128 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I6 x 32 KB
L1D6 x 48 KB
L26 x 512 KB
L312 MB