Intel Core i7-11700 vs Intel Core i9-11900K

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i7-11700 and Intel Core i9-11900K CPUs. The Intel Core i7-11700 is 21% slower and 14% more expensive than Intel Core i9-11900K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i9-11900K
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PRICE£401.35£345.74
CPU MARK2067125040
VALUE5272
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY318200
CORES8 x 2.50 GHz8 x 3.50 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS32623511
DATEQ1/2021Q1/2021

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-11700

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-11900K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
25293
£149.99
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
26318
£175.89

Is Intel Core i7-11700 better than Intel Core i9-11900K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i7-11700 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-11900K by 38%.


The Intel Core i7-11700 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 20671. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 318. The Intel Core i9-11900K efficiency score is 200. So, the Intel Core i7-11700 leads by 37%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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