Intel Core i7-11700K vs Intel Core i9-10900KF
52Single-core48.3
46.1Multi-core43.6
47.4Gamingspec-based54.6
6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K5 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-11700K scores 48.2 against 47.7 for Intel Core i9-10900KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-11700K edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K
- Stronger single-core score: 52 vs 48
- 60% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2.5 MB
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 25% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 20 vs 16
- 10% higher PassMark: 24,310 vs 22,129
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $472
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900KF
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
- 25% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 16 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCLGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 251 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.3 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+60% | 2.5 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,558Bottom 44% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,281Bottom 50% | — |
| PassMark | 24,310+10%Top 46% | 22,129Top 50% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,385+9%Top 48% | 3,119Bottom 45% |
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