Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i7-11700K
39.9Single-core47.9
42Multi-core46.8
48Gaming47.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K11 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-11700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+8) and Multi-core (+5). Intel Core i7-10700K 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 i7-10700K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 48 vs 40
- Stronger Multi-core score: 47 vs 42
- 100% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 27% higher PassMark: 24,700 vs 19,500
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 229 W | 251 W+10% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+2% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,300 MHz+8% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 4+33% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,670Top 55% | 1,800+8%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600Top 49% | 9,600+12%Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,300Top 59% | 1,550+19%Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,000Top 43% | 15,000+15%Top 36% |
| PassMark | 19,500Top 51% | 24,700+27%Top 39% |
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