The Core i9-11900KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's CA$255.95 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-11900KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-8700
- Up to 56% cheaper – CA$202.71 vs CA$458.66
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-11900KF vs Core i7-8700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-11900KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, CA$
CA$458.66
44%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.22/FPS
48%
Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
189
92%
Min 1% FPS
125
93%
Price, CA$
CA$202.71
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.07/FPS
100%
Core i9-11900KF vs Core i7-8700 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 i9-11900KF vs Core i7-8700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-11900KF vs Core i7-8700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-11900KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-8700
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
87%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-11900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| $513.00 | MSRP | $303.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
