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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-11400T

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $173 less on MSRP ($182 MSRP vs $355 MSRP).
✅Delivers 97.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 71.6 vs 36.3 PassMark/$ ($182 MSRP vs $355 MSRP).
✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-10700T.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-10700T across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (6,179 vs 6,814).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).

Core i7-10700T

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +27.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 36.3 vs 71.6 PassMark/$ ($355 MSRP vs $182 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-11400T.

Core i5-11400T

2021

Core i7-10700T

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $173 less on MSRP ($182 MSRP vs $355 MSRP).
✅Delivers 97.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 71.6 vs 36.3 PassMark/$ ($182 MSRP vs $355 MSRP).
✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-10700T.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +27.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-10700T across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (6,179 vs 6,814).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 36.3 vs 71.6 PassMark/$ ($355 MSRP vs $182 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-11400T.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-10700T better than Core i5-11400T?

Yes. Core i7-10700T is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 27.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 10.3% better Geekbench multi-core, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-10700T is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 27.8% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-10700T is the better fit. You are getting 10.3% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-10700T is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-11400T makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-10700T is 95.1% more expensive on MSRP at $355 MSRP versus $182 MSRP, and it gives you a 27.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-11400T is also 97.2% better value on MSRP (71.6 vs 36.3 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-11400T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-11400T Benchmark Check

Core i7-10700T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-11400T	Core i7-10700T
1080p
low	167 FPS	182 FPS
medium	144 FPS	148 FPS
high	116 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	148 FPS
medium	119 FPS	118 FPS
high	94 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	83 FPS
medium	60 FPS	72 FPS
high	47 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	45 FPS

Open Core i5-11400T Open Core i7-10700T

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-11400T	Core i7-10700T
1080p
low	124 FPS	217 FPS
medium	109 FPS	180 FPS
high	101 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	142 FPS
1440p
low	110 FPS	191 FPS
medium	96 FPS	163 FPS
high	90 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	96 FPS	133 FPS
medium	86 FPS	116 FPS
high	78 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	95 FPS

Open Core i5-11400T Open Core i7-10700T

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-11400T	Core i7-10700T
1080p
low	326 FPS	322 FPS
medium	326 FPS	322 FPS
high	326 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	322 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	322 FPS
medium	326 FPS	322 FPS
high	319 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	322 FPS
4K
low	314 FPS	322 FPS
medium	269 FPS	322 FPS
high	235 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	263 FPS

Open Core i5-11400T Open Core i7-10700T

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-11400T	Core i7-10700T
1080p
low	326 FPS	322 FPS
medium	326 FPS	322 FPS
high	326 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	322 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	322 FPS
medium	326 FPS	322 FPS
high	326 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	322 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	322 FPS
medium	326 FPS	322 FPS
high	326 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	314 FPS	322 FPS

Open Core i5-11400T Open Core i7-10700T

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11400T and Core i7-10700T

Core i5-11400T

The Core i5-11400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,034 points. Launch price was $182.

Core i7-10700T

The Core i7-10700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 12,891 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-11400T packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-10700T offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-10700T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-11400T versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-10700T — a 19.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-10700T (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-11400T is built on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-11400T scores 13,034 against the Core i7-10700T's 12,891 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-11400T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,767 vs 1,531, a 14.3% lead for the Core i5-11400T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,179 vs 6,814 (9.8% advantage for the Core i7-10700T). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11400T vs 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i7-10700T.

Feature	Core i5-11400T	Core i7-10700T
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.5 GHz+22%
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	2 GHz+54%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB Intel® Smart Cache+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Rocket Lake (2021)	—
PassMark	13,034+1%	12,891
Cinebench R23 Multi	3,891	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,767+15%	1,531
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,179	6,814+10%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1200 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-11400T) vs 16 (Core i7-10700T) — the Core i5-11400T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H510,B560,Z590,H470,Z490 (Core i5-11400T) and LGA1200 (Core i7-10700T).

Feature	Core i5-11400T	Core i7-10700T
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20+25%	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i5-11400T supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11400T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-10700T). Both include integrated graphics — UHD 730 (Core i5-11400T) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-10700T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11400T targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400T rivals Core i5-11400.

Feature	Core i5-11400T	Core i7-10700T
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD 730	UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Productivity	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-11400T launched at $182 MSRP, while the Core i7-10700T debuted at $355. On MSRP ($182 vs $355), the Core i5-11400T is $173 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-11400T delivers 71.6 pts/$ vs 36.3 pts/$ for the Core i7-10700T — making the Core i5-11400T the 65.4% better value option.