Intel Core i7-11700 vs Intel Core i9-11900

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i7-11700 and Intel Core i9-11900 CPUs. The Intel Core i7-11700 is 9% slower and 16% more expensive than Intel Core i9-11900.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i9-11900
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PRICE£401.35£338.66
CPU MARK2067122466
VALUE5266
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY318346
CORES8 x 2.50 GHz8 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS32623373
DATEQ1/2021Q2/2021

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 i9-11900

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

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

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i7-11700 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-11900 by 27%.


The Intel Core i7-11700 is less 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 i9-11900 efficiency score is 346. So, the Intel Core i9-11900 leads by 9%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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