The Intel Core i5-11400 provides strong value and reliable performance for productivity and light gaming. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it delivers solid multitasking performance. Its 2.6GHz base clock can boost up to 4.4GHz for responsive performance under heavier workloads. With a 65W power rating, it balances efficiency and performance. It supports PCIe 4.0 and is compatible with Intel 400 and 500 Series motherboards. The 12MB Intel Smart Cache also helps improve data-access performance.