Intel Core i5-11400
Series: Rocket Lake-SSocket: LGA 1200
When modern CPUs use their turbo modes, they can (depending on the configuration of the UEFI BIOS) dissipate much more heat than indicated by the manufacturer’s TDP (Thermal Design Power) specification. Just like manual overclocking, this puts higher demands on the cooling solution. Our CPU compatibility list helps you to choose (choosing) the cooler model that is best suited for a given CPU and your individual requirements as far as turbo and overclocking headroom are concerned.
We classify our coolers according to the following categories:
best turbo/overclocking headroom | |
medium turbo/overclocking headroom | |
low turbo/overclocking headroom | |
compatible without turbo/overclocking headroom | |
compatible (CPU doesn't offer turbo or overclocking functionality) | |
compatible with certain restrictions (see comment) | |
incompatible (see comment) |
Note that the turbo/overclocking headroom is classified in relation to the specified base and turbo clock speeds of the CPU, i.e. "compatible without turbo/overclocking headroom" means that a cooler can keep the CPU at base clock and "best turbo/overclocking headroom" means that a cooler can go close to the maximum specified turbo boost speeds. Therefore, if two CPUs are identical except for one having lower clock speeds, the same cooler will score higher on the CPU with lower clock speeds.
For further information on CPUs exceeding their TDP ratings and how to configure the UEFI BIOS in order to avoid excessively high temperatures, please see this FAQ.
Please also see our general buying guide, motherboard compatibility list and FAQs for further help on how to select the best cooler for your configuration.
Discontinued coolers
Model | NSPR | Compatible | Comments |
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NH-C12P | |||
NH-C12P SE14 | |||
NH-C14 | |||
NH-D14 | |||
NH-D14 SE2011 | |||
NH-L12 | |||
NH-L9a | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-U12 | |||
NH-U12DO | |||
NH-U12DO A3 | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-U12DX | |||
NH-U12DX 1366 | |||
NH-U12F | |||
NH-U12P | |||
NH-U12P SE1366 | |||
NH-U12P SE2 | |||
NH-U9 | |||
NH-U9B | |||
NH-U9B SE2 | |||
NH-U9DO | |||
NH-U9DO A3 | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-U9DX | |||
NH-U9DX 1366 | |||
NH-U9F |