Six-Core Processing
The Core i5-11400F features six CPU cores.
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Intel
Core i5-11400F
Highly rated budget six-core gaming CPU without an iGPU.
General Information
- Brand
- Intel
- Name
- Core i5-11400F
- Category
- Computer Processors
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$142.64
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AmazonIn Stock
$147.00Last updated: 11/6/2026
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Budget Gaming Focus
This Intel processor is positioned as a budget CPU for gaming.
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated graphics are not included, so graphics must be provided separately.
The Intel Core i5-11400F is a highly rated budget gaming CPU with six cores and no integrated graphics.
Media Reviews
Independent perspectives and scores from published reviews.
Digital Foundry
Intel Core i5 11400F review: the best mainstream gaming CPU
Digital Foundry found the 11400F to be an unexpectedly strong mainstream gaming CPU: it delivered 115 fps in the cited test, sat between the 10600K and 10900K, and matched the Ryzen 5 5600X at 1080p despite costing substantially less.
William Judd · Jun 5, 2021
TechSpot
Intel Core i5-11400F Review: The New Value Champ
TechSpot concluded that the 11400F was the go-to value option for budget builders, offering modestly better gaming and substantially better productivity performance than the 10400F, while making the 11600K poor value by comparison.
Steven Walton · Apr 12, 2021
TechPowerUp
Intel Core i5-11400F Review - The Best Rocket Lake
TechPowerUp presented the 11400F as arguably the most interesting Rocket Lake model and a strong value proposition for gamers using discrete graphics, examining stock, power-limit-adjusted, memory-gear, and BCLK-tuned performance.
W1zzard · Apr 7, 2021
Datormagazin5/6
Test: Intel Core i5-11400F
Datormagazin rated the processor 5/6 and recommended it for gaming and work with a discrete graphics card, praising its value, performance potential, memory speed, connectivity, and relatively easy cooling; the main drawback was the lack of multiplier overclocking.
Patrik Wahlqvist · Aug 13, 2021
PC-WELT
Intel Core i5-11400F im Test: Beste Gaming-Performance fürs Geld
PC-WELT found the 11400F highly competitive for inexpensive gaming PCs: at its market price it offered strong gaming performance, RAM overclocking, and PCIe 4.0, earning the publication's “Attraktiver Preis” award, though official 65 W power limits could substantially restrict performance and increase power concerns.
Sebastian Schenzinger · Apr 22, 2021
Video Analysis
Product walkthroughs, comparisons, and long-form video reviews.
6:26
Intel i5-11400F Review - $175 Killer Value Gaming CPU
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268,503 views · 5 years ago
optimum · youtube
18:03
Intel Core i5-11400F Review, Forget Ryzen for Budget Gaming
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203,939 views · 5 years ago
Hardware Unboxed · youtube
14:59
Intel Core i5-11400 Review - NOT as Good as you Think!
A lot of Intel Core i5-11400 and i5-11400F
166,602 views · 5 years ago
Hardware Canucks · youtube
17:28
How is this Gaming PC ONLY $379?!
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99,652 views · 3 years ago
Toasty Bros · youtube
8:10
The I5 11400 - Is It Worth It For Budget Gaming PC Builds?
Today we'll be checking out the new Intel Core I5 11400 from a "budget PC gamers perspective". Is a processor like this worth it ...
92,799 views · 5 years ago
RandomGaminginHD · youtube
21:37
Intel Core i5 11400F Review: The Best Mainstream Gaming CPU!
It's a dark time for PC components - not so much the quality of them, but the availability and prices. Enter the
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Digital Foundry · youtube
Attributes
Detailed specifications and product characteristics.
ArchitectureRocket Lake
Base Clock Speed(GHz)2.6 GHz
Cache Size(MB)12 MB
Core Count(cores)6 cores
Cpu SocketLGA1200
Included CoolerNo
Integrated GraphicsNo
Launch DateQ1 2021
Manufacturing Process14nm
Max Boost Clock Speed(GHz)4.4 GHz
Memory SupportDDR4-3200
Overclocking SupportNo
Pci Express VersionPCIe 4.0
Price(USD)142.64 USD
Thermal Design Power(W)65 W
Thread Count(threads)12 threads
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AmazonIn Stock
$147.00Last updated: 11/6/2026
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