Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i7-11700KF

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-11600K and Intel Core i7-11700KF CPUs. The Intel Core i5-11600K is 22% slower and 12% cheaper than Intel Core i7-11700KF.

Specifications comparison

PRICE£201.1£224.55
CPU MARK1952823822
VALUE97106
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1200
TDP125W125W
EFFICIENCY156191
CORES6 x 3.90 GHz8 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS33443368
DATEQ2/2021Q1/2021

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11600K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

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 i5-11600K better than Intel Core i7-11700KF?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-11600K offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i7-11700KF by 9%.


The Intel Core i5-11600K is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 19528. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 156. The Intel Core i7-11700KF efficiency score is 191. So, the Intel Core i7-11700KF leads by 22%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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