Intel Core i5 11400F 6-core LGA1200
CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 7443 24-core AMD Socket SP3
What Buyers Say
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
CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 7443 24-core AMD Socket SP3
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Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i5 11400F | CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 7443 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i5 | EPYC |
| Model | 11400F | 7443 |
| Codename | Rocket Lake | Milan |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 24★ |
| P-cores | 6 | 24★ |
| Threads | 12 | 48★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 3 | 12★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1200 | AMD Socket SP3 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 65★ | 200 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | — |
Pros & Cons
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)
CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 7443 24-core AMD Socket SP3
- Strong ai (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong multi thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong efficiency (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong platform (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i5 11400F 6-core LGA1200 offers 10.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.