The Core i7-11700KF is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-11500, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$239.58 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-11700KF
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-11500
- Up to 46% cheaper – CA$276.66 vs CA$516.24
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-11700KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-11700KF vs Core i5-11500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-11700KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
205
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, CA$
CA$516.24
53%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.51/FPS
55%
Core i5-11500
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
198
97%
Min 1% FPS
131
97%
Price, CA$
CA$276.66
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.39/FPS
100%
Core i7-11700KF vs Core i5-11500 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-11700KF vs Core i5-11500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-11700KF vs Core i5-11500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-11700KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i5-11500
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
75%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-11700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-11500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $374.00 | MSRP | $192.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
