Intel Core i5-11500 vs Intel Core i7-11700KF

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-11500 and Intel Core i7-11700KF CPUs. The Intel Core i5-11500 is 39% slower and 40% cheaper than Intel Core i7-11700KF.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-11500
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PRICE£160.24£224.55
CPU MARK1710723822
VALUE107106
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY263191
CORES6 x 2.70 GHz8 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO4.60 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS31313368
DATEQ2/2021Q1/2021

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-11700KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
£149.99
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98

Is Intel Core i5-11500 better than Intel Core i7-11700KF?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-11500 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-11700KF by 1%.


The Intel Core i5-11500 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 17107. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 263. The Intel Core i7-11700KF efficiency score is 191. So, the Intel Core i5-11500 leads by 27%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.