[ INTEL DESKTOP CPU // MODEL RECORD ]
Intel Core i5-11400
Rocket Lake-S (11th-generation Core), Q1 2021; 6 cores / 12 threads; 2.60 GHz base; up to 4.40 GHz Intel Turbo Boost; 12 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3); 65 W processor base power. Verify the physical model marking and platform support before installation.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION: Intel Core i5-11400. Specifications refer to this SKU; related suffixes and revisions may differ.
Verified model specifications
| Catalog path | Intel → Core desktop generations |
|---|---|
| Model / generation | Rocket Lake-S (11th-generation Core), Q1 2021 |
| Core and frequency | 6 cores / 12 threads; 2.60 GHz base; up to 4.40 GHz Intel Turbo Boost |
| Cache / processor power | 12 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3); 65 W processor base power |
| Package / socket | FCLGA1200 (LGA1200) |
| Memory | Dual-channel DDR4-3200 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
Compatibility and service notes
- Requires an LGA1200 board with exact model and BIOS support. 500-series boards are the native platform generation; selected 400-series boards support some 11th-generation CPUs only with appropriate BIOS and board-specific validation. Verify the CPU support list rather than inferring compatibility from the socket alone. This locked 65 W SKU has less peak power than higher-power models, but cooling and board power policy still matter.
- The i5-11400 includes UHD Graphics 730; the i5-11400F is a separate no-iGPU product. This non-K model has a locked multiplier.
- Before installation, compare the full processor marking with the motherboard maker’s support list and minimum BIOS, then confirm cooler mounting, memory type, power delivery, and firmware settings. Socket fit alone does not establish compatibility; never force the package.
Service & archival record
Record the full model/ordering code and S-spec, stepping, board revision, BIOS/microcode, memory configuration, cooler, power profile, physical condition, provenance, and source revision. Separate measured behavior from published specifications.
Handle the package by its edges and protect socket contacts. Inspect for contamination, damaged pads/pins, and uneven cooler pressure before use.
Sources & further reading
- Intel ARK — Intel Core i5-11400 product specificationsIntel’s official product-specification lookup/page for the exact processor model.
- Intel — Desktop processor installation supportManufacturer guidance for installation and socket handling; use the motherboard maker’s exact CPU-support list for board and BIOS compatibility.
- Gamers Nexus — $184 Threat to AMD: Intel i5-11400 CPU Review & Benchmarks vs. R5 3600, 5600X, 11600KIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Verify board revision and firmware with its manufacturer; ARK specifications do not guarantee compatibility with every motherboard sharing a socket.