The Core i5-11600K is a clear winner – it's a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-10700K and it's also a better value for money, as it's CA$186.67 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 34% cheaper – CA$363.33 vs CA$550.00
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i7-10700K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-10700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, CA$
CA$363.33
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.78/FPS
100%
Core i7-10700K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
95%
Min 1% FPS
127
95%
Price, CA$
CA$550
66%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.86/FPS
62%
Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-10700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-10700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-10700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-10700K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
92%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $262.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.1 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
