Intel Core i7-11700F vs Intel Core i9-10850K
51.7Single-core40.7
41.8Multi-core46.6
46.7Gamingspec-based54
6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700F8 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-11700F scores 46 against 46.7 for Intel Core i9-10850K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-10850K edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700F
- Stronger single-core score: 52 vs 41
- 60% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 3 MB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 25% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 20 vs 16
- Lower launch price: $298 vs $453
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10850K
- Stronger multi-core score: 47 vs 42
- 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700F | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | — | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700F | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+44% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+60% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700F | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700F | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700F | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700F | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,700Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,100Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,310Bottom 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 15,700Top 45% |
| PassMark | 20,752Bottom 48% | 21,859+5%Bottom 50% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,252+6%Bottom 47% | 3,066Bottom 43% |
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