Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i7-11700
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-11600K and the Intel Core i7-11700. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W | 65W |
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Threads | 12 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Rocket Lake | Rocket Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
Winner: Intel Core i7-11700 — driven by Cores (8), L3 Cache (16 MB), Threads (16)
Intel Core i5-11600K
1
performance point
Intel Core i7-11700
8
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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