The Core i5-11600K is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-11700KF, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $81.97 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- Up to 31% cheaper – $179.28 vs $261.25
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-11700KF
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-11700KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
203
99%
Min 1% FPS
134
99%
Price, €
€179.28
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.88/FPS
100%
Core i7-11700KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
205
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, €
€261.25
68%
Value, €/FPS
€1.27/FPS
69%
Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-11700KF 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 i7-11700KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-11700KF 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
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-11700KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-11700KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
$262.00 | MSRP | $374.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
