Intel Core i5-11400H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core i5-11400H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (35 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2021.

It is currently fitted in 6 laptops from $679, at an average price of $825.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 103% faster and its entry price is $50 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i5-11400H a good processor?

The Intel Core i5-11400H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (35 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 161 of 271 and delivers 24.2% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the H mean in Intel processors?

The H marks Intel's mid line: 35 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core i5-11400H from?

Intel Core i5-11400H came out in 2021.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i5-11400H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 5 7530U.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i5-11400H cost?

It is currently fitted in 6 laptops from $679, at an average price of $825.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 103% faster and its entry price is $50 lower.

Specs

Model i5-11400H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i5
Socket BGA 1787
Motherboard chipset Intel HM570
Boost frequency 4,5 GHz
Cores 6
Threads 12
Frequency 2,7 GHz
Cache 12 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 20
Configurable TDP-down 35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency 2,2 GHz
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#161 of 271
Relative performance 24.2%
Laptops 6
Price from $679
Average price $825

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 46.3% From $1000 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 45.3% From $763 AMD Ryzen 7 260 45.0% From $940 Intel Core i7-13800H 41.8% From $890

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