Intel Core i7-11700K

Overview

From a qualitative perspective, the i7-11700K can do pretty much whatever you throw at it with gaming in mind, and the 11th gen adds a few new features that will help the platform age better. It's just too pricey at MSRP, but it certainly has the potential to be an attractive choice for gamers looking to pick up an eight-core CPU if the prices come down enough this year.

-- As reviewed by PCInvasion

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Last revision on April 17, 2024

Reviewers Liked

Good price/performance
Not much behind the more expensive i9-11900K
Faster than i9-10900K in applications
PCI-Express 4.0

Reviewers Didn't Like

CPU cooler not included

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Expert reviews and ratings

Today we're taking an updated look at the gaming performance of the Ryzen 7 2700X and comparing it with more modern 8-core, 16-thread CPUs such as the Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Core i7-11700K. The 2700X is a CPU that we really liked for productivity...

By TechSpot on July 07, 2021

Now here's a look at all the 32 games we tested, starting with the 1080p data. But before we dig into the new data, here's a quick recap for the Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Core i7-11700K comparison: previously we saw that at worst the 5800X was 2% slower...

By TechSpot on May 31, 2021

Today we've got a classic head to head CPU battle in our hands, with a comparison between the Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i7-11700K, both of which are 8-core, 16-thread CPUs that cost around $400. Timing couldn't be better for this comparison, since Intel's...

By TechSpot on May 20, 2021

The Intel Core i7-11700K offers excellent performance for an eight-core chip, but its pricing makes it the last resort that you should only buy if competing chips are out of stock and you need an eight-core chip specifically for...

By Tom's Hardware on July 10, 2021

Given its current market price and its performance vs competition, the Intel 11700K CPU is a fantastic choice for gamers and enthusiasts.

By TweakTown on June 14, 2021

The Intel Core i7-11700K ($399 MSRP) is the eight-core, 16-thread desktop CPU that the Core i9-11900K should have been. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X mostly beats it in flat-out performance, but the Core i7-11700K's reasonably competitive pricing (especially if...

By PC Mag on May 25, 2021

By PCInvasion on April 08, 2021

AMD and Intel are the two significant players going strong in the current CPU market. While Intel had the undisputed lead throughout the 2010s, the situation might have changed the direction in the past few years. But when the Ryzen CPUs first came out...

By proclockers.com on September 26, 2021

For anyone buying a new system today, the market is a little bleak. Anyone wanting a new GPU has to actively pay attention to stock levels, or drive to a local store for when a delivery arrives. The casual buyers then either look to pre-built systems...

By AnandTech on March 30, 2021

Keep in mind that Intel has not made the final microcode for these chips available yet, there is a potential for some minor performance enhancements when the March 30 embargo lifts. According to Anandtech, the reason for poorer gaming performance is due...

By in.ign.com on March 08, 2021

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