Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i7-10700KF
53.8Single-core45.8
39.8Multi-core38.7
39.8Gamingspec-based48
7 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-11600K scores 44 against 43.2 for Intel Core i7-10700KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-11600K edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- Stronger single-core score: 54 vs 46
- 50% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 25% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 20 vs 16
- 10% higher PassMark (single thread): 3,335 vs 3,021
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700KF
- 33% higher 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 i7-10700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 251 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-10700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 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 i7-10700KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-10700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-10700KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-10700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100Bottom 39% | — |
| PassMark | 19,474+7%Bottom 43% | 18,266Bottom 39% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,335+10%Top 50% | 3,021Bottom 42% |
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