The Core i7-11700F is a clear winner – it's a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700K and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only CA$62.94 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-11700F
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- Up to 16% cheaper – CA$332.84 vs CA$395.78
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-11700F vs Core i7-8700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-11700F
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, CA$
CA$395.78
84%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.96/FPS
89%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
95%
Min 1% FPS
126
95%
Price, CA$
CA$332.84
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.75/FPS
100%
Core i7-11700F vs Core i7-8700K 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 i7-11700F vs Core i7-8700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-11700F vs Core i7-8700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-11700F
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
68%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-11700F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
$298.00 | MSRP | $359.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
