The Intel Core i5-11400F wins in 7 out of 14 comparable specs, with 3 ties. Its biggest advantage is Max Memory (100% better).
Core i7-9700K wins in 4 specs (Base Clock: 38% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core i5-11400F if you want the best overall performance — especially max memory.
Choose Core i7-9700K if base clock matters more to you.
