Intel Core i5-11400H
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Our verdict

Entry-level

The Intel Core i5-11400H is an entry-level 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 7 laptops from $663, at an average price of $796.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 103% faster and its entry price is $34 lower.

Frequently asked questions

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

The Intel Core i5-11400H is an entry-level 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 164 of 273 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 7 laptops from $663, at an average price of $796.

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 $34 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

#164 of 273
Relative performance 24.2%
Laptops 7
Price from $663
Average price $796

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 45.3% From $763 Intel Core i7-13700H 41.3% From $790 AMD Ryzen 7 250 39.9% From $678 AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 39.8% From $860

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