Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i7-14700K

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Core i5-11400F compared with Core i7-14700K
IntelCore i5-11400FIntelCore i7-14700K
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2021October 2023
Cores and clocks
Cores620 (8 performance, 12 efficiency) (better)
Threads1228 (better)
Base clock2.6 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock4.4 GHz5.6 GHz (better)
L3 cache12 MB33 MB (better)
Cores6 cores and 12 threads; Rocket Lake, Cypress Cove architecture. Multiplier locked (Rock Paper Shotgun). First sale on 30 March 2021 is reported by TechRadar from Intel’s statement; the 16 March press release announced the generation.8 Performance-cores and 12 Efficient-cores, with Hyper-Threading; codename Raptor Lake
Clocks2.6 GHz base; up to 4.4 GHz Intel Turbo Boost 2.0.P-core base 3.4 GHz, max turbo 5.5 GHz; E-core base 2.5 GHz, max turbo 4.3 GHz; Turbo Boost Max 3.0 5.6 GHz
Cache–33 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3); 28 MB L2
Graphics and AI
Built-in graphicsNoYes
GraphicsNo integrated graphics; a separate graphics card is required (Intel F-series support).Intel UHD Graphics 770, 32 execution units, up to 1.6 GHz; outputs eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1; up to 4 displays
Platform
SocketLGA1200LGA1700
Base power65 W125 W
Maximum power–253 W
UnlockedNoYes
Cooler in the boxYes–
Memory supportUp to 128 GB; two channels; DDR4-3200; 50 GB/s stated by Intel; ECC not supported.Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s or up to DDR4 3200 MT/s; 2 channels, up to 192 GB; ECC supported
PCIePCIe 4.0; 20 CPU lanes: 1×16+1×4, 2×8+1×4 or 1×8+3×4.PCIe 5.0 and 4.0; 20 lanes (Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4); DMI 4.0 x8
Chipsets500-series and selected Z490/H470 motherboards with appropriate BIOS support (Rock Paper Shotgun); support is not universal across all 400-series boards.Intel 600 and 700 series
Process14 nm; 37.5×37.5 mm package; 100°C maximum junction temperature.Intel 7
CoolerA fan heatsink is included with the retail box (TechPowerUp exact-model unboxing).max operating temperature 100 °C; thermal specification PCG 2020A

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