Intel Core i7-11700K vs Intel Core i7-8700
47.9Single-core35.3
46.8Multi-core33.3
47.4Gamingspec-based37.9
17 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-11700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 35, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+14) and single-core (+13). Intel Core i7-8700 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 i7-11700K
- Stronger single-core score: 48 vs 35
- Stronger multi-core score: 47 vs 33
- 167% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 90% higher PassMark: 24,700 vs 13,000
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $399
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 251 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+12% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+9% | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+167% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+20%Bottom 45% | 1,500Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,600+50%Bottom 49% | 6,400Bottom 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,550+26%Bottom 47% | 1,230Bottom 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,000+79%Top 47% | 8,400Bottom 28% |
| PassMark | 24,700+90%Bottom 45% | 13,000Bottom 21% |
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