Intel Core i5-10500 vs Intel Core i7-11700K

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-10500 and Intel Core i7-11700K CPUs. The Intel Core i5-10500 is 85% slower and 11% cheaper than Intel Core i7-11700K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i7-11700K
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PRICE£210.95£235
CPU MARK1317224401
VALUE62104
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1200
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY203195
CORES6 x 3.10 GHz8 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO4.50 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS28053390
DATEQ2/2020Q4/2020

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-11700K

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

Is Intel Core i5-10500 better than Intel Core i7-11700K?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-10500 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i7-11700K by 68%.


The Intel Core i5-10500 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 13172. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 203. The Intel Core i7-11700K efficiency score is 195. So, the Intel Core i5-10500 leads by 4%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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