Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i7-10700K
48Single-core39.9
39.1Multi-core42
39.8Gaming48
10 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-11600K scores 42 against 42.9 for Intel Core i7-10700K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-10700K edges ahead in gaming and Multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 48 vs 40
- 50% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 25% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 20 vs 16
- 15% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,500 vs 1,300
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700K
- Stronger gaming score: 48 vs 40
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 251 W+10% | 229 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+3% | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 16 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz+8% | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870+12% | 1,670 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100 | 8,600+21% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500+15% | 1,300 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100 | 13,000+17% |
| PassMark | 19,800+2% | 19,500 |
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