Intel Core i5-8600K vs Intel Core i5-11400F
Intel Core i5-8600K
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The Intel Core i5-8600K is a high-end desktop processor with six cores based on the Coffee Lake architecture and was announced in September 2017. The processor clocks at between 3.6 and 4.3 GHz and can execute up to six threads simultaneously (no HyperThreading). According to Intel, the CPU is manufactured in an improved 14nm (14nm++) process. The i5-8600K is comparatively easy to overclock thanks to the unlocked multiplier.
Performance
Due to the two additional cores, performance has increased significantly compared to the Core i7-7700K when all cores are in use. Single-core performance has not improved since its Kaby Lake predecessor. As a high-end model, the i5-8600K is suitable for the most demanding applications and games.
Graphics
The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 iGPU is basically identical to the previous generation Intel HD Graphics 630. Only some low demanding games are playable with this graphics card (see GPU page linked above).
Power Consumption
Intel specifies the TDP with 95 watts. Therefore, well-dimensioned cooling systems should easily manage to deal with the created heat. We expect increased efficiency due to the higher performance.
Intel Core i5-11400F
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The Intel Core i5-11400F is a fast six-core desktop processor based on the new Rocket Lake architecture, which was introduced in March 2021. The processor clocks with a base clock of 2.6 GHz and reaches an all-core boost of 4.2 GHz under load. In single-thread applications, the Intel Core i5-11400F even reaches up to 4.4 GHz. Intel also gives the Rocket Lake processors the Hyperthreading feature, which allows the i5-11400F to process up to 12 threads simultaneously. As known, the Intel Core i5-11400F is manufactured in the 14 nm process. Nevertheless, many changes have been made with the Rocket Lake architecture, which is also reflected in the performance compared to the Comet Lake. The Intel Core i5-11400F is a non-K CPU, which means that there is no freely selectable multiplier. Thus, the scope for overclocking is relatively small.
Performance
Compared to the Intel Core i5-10400F, the Core i5-11400F offers a significantly better IPC. This can be seen clearly in the single-core benchmarks. But the multi-core performance also benefits from the better IPC compared to Comet-Lake. A performance increase of up to 20 percent can be expected. The Core i5 has to do without the TVB (Thermal Velocity Boost). However, 4.2 GHz is still possible when all cores are loaded. Due to the very high single-thread performance, the Intel Core i5-11400F is best suited for video games.
Graphics
The processors marked with "F" in the nomenclature don't offer an integrated graphics unit. All other non-F processors can fall back on the Intel UHD Graphics 750 and also allow operation without a dedicated graphics card.
Power consumption
The TDP turns out relatively low with 65 watts. This is the PL1 value. For Turbo, the Intel Core i5-11400F offers a higher TDP of up to 154 watts with PL2. However, this may only be applied for a maximum of 28 seconds (dew). A good air cooler should be able to handle the resulting waste heat, so no AiO is necessary for this processor.
| Model | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i5-11400F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Codename | Coffee Lake-S | Rocket Lake | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series | Intel Coffee Lake | Intel Rocket Lake | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series: Rocket Lake Rocket Lake |
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| Clock | 3600 - 4300 MHz | 2600 - 4400 MHz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L1 Cache | 384 KB | 480 KB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 3 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L3 Cache | 9 MB | 12 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | 6 / 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TDP | 95 Watt | 65 Watt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Technology | 14 nm | 14 nm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Socket | FCLGA1151 | LGA1200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Features | Dual-Channel DDR3(L)-1600/DDR4-2666 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, TSX-NI, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vPro | DDR4-3200 RAM, PCIe 4, 8 GT/s bus, DL Boost, GNA, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, VMX, SMEP, SMAP, MPX, EIST, TM1, TM2, HT, Turbo, SST, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 - 1150 MHz) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Architecture | x86 | x86 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Announced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manufacturer | ark.intel.com | ark.intel.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Die Size | 276 mm2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| max. Temp. | 100 °C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $157 U.S. |
Benchmarks
Average Benchmarks Intel Core i5-8600K → 100% n=24
Average Benchmarks Intel Core i5-11400F → 134% n=24
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
1 This benchmark is not used for the average calculation
