The Core i7-10700 is the comparison's loser – it's a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-11600 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $38.32 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-10700
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-11600
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 23% cheaper – $131.68 vs $170.00
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-10700 vs Core i5-11600
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
179
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, $
$131.68
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.73/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-10700 vs Core i5-11600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-10700 vs Core i5-11600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-10700
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
92%
Core i5-11600
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-10700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-11600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $213.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| 4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
