Intel Core i7-11700K vs Intel Core i9-11900F
52Single-core55.9
46.1Multi-core43.4
47.4Gamingspec-based48.6
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K3 spec wins — Intel Core i9-11900F
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-11700K scores 48.2 against 48.5 for Intel Core i9-11900F. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-11900F edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K
- 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 10% higher PassMark: 24,310 vs 22,034
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-11900F
- Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 52
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-11900F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 251 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-11900F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+44% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | — |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-11900F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-11900F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-11900F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-11900F |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,558Bottom 44% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,281Bottom 50% | — |
| PassMark | 24,310+10%Top 46% | 22,034Bottom 50% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,385Top 48% | 3,419+1%Top 47% |
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