Key Differences
In short — Core i9-11900 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-8700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-8700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-11900 is 1258 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-8700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900
- Performs up to 3% better in Fortnite than Core i7-8700K - 236 vs 229 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700K - 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K
- Up to 18% cheaper than Core i9-11900 - CA$314.0 vs CA$385.0
- Up to 16% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i9-11900 - CA$1.37 vs CA$1.63 per FPS
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
236
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.63/FPS
84%
Price, CA$
CA$385
81%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$385 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 8674 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
229
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.37/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$314
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$314 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 8674 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-11900 | vs | Intel Core i7-8700K |
---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Rocket Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |