Dell Inspiron 7700 vs Intel Core i5 11400F
Dell Inspiron 7700 10-core Intel BGA 1744
Intel Core i5 11400F 6-core LGA1200
What Buyers Say
Dell Inspiron 7700 10-core Intel BGA 1744
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Intel Core i5 11400F 6-core LGA1200
The Intel Core i5-11400F is widely praised as an outstanding budget CPU that delivers excellent gaming and multitasking performance for its price. Users highlight its fast speeds, low power consumption, and compatibility with mid-range GPUs like the RTX 3060 Ti. However, a few reviewers note the lack of integrated graphics (F-suffix) and that the stock cooler can run hot under load, with one reporting temperatures of 100°C. Overall, it is considered a great value upgrade for those with a dedicated graphics card.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Fast gaming and multitasking
- Low power consumption and heat
- Compatible with mid-range GPUs
- Easy to install
Cons
- No integrated graphics (F-suffix)
- Stock cooler runs hot under load
- Some units reach 100°C
- Requires dedicated graphics card
- Stock cooler not ideal for heavy use
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Inspiron 7700 | Intel Core i5 11400F | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i7 | Core i5 |
| Model | 1255U | 11400F |
| Codename | Alder Lake-U | Rocket Lake |
| Class | laptop | desktop |
| Process | 10★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 6 |
| P-cores | 2 | 6★ |
| E-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2.5 | 3★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 | 12 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
| TDP | 15★ | 65 |
| Max Turbo Power | 55★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe 96EU | None |
Pros & Cons
Dell Inspiron 7700 10-core Intel BGA 1744
- Strong efficiency (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong single thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong platform (72nd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Intel Core i5 11400F 6-core LGA1200
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong efficiency (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong platform (78th percentile)
Pricing
Dell Inspiron 7700 10-core Intel BGA 1744
No current pricing available
Intel Core i5 11400F 6-core LGA1200
Verdict
Scores 73 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 28 specs.