Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i7-11700K
48Single-core47.9
39.1Multi-core46.8
39.8Gaming47.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K10 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-11700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+8) and gaming (+8). Intel Core i5-11600K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K
- Stronger Multi-core score: 47 vs 39
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 40
- 35% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,600 vs 7,100
- 35% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,000 vs 11,100
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 251 W | 251 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+8% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 16 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870+4%Top 44% | 1,800Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100Top 56% | 9,600+35%Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500Top 44% | 1,550+3%Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100Top 50% | 15,000+35%Top 36% |
| PassMark | 19,800Top 48% | 24,700+25%Top 39% |
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