The Core i7-11700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-7500, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $154.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-11700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7500
- Up to 68% cheaper – $74.00 vs $228.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-11700K vs Core i5-7500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
223
100%
Min 1% FPS
153
100%
Price, $
$228
32%
Value, $/FPS
$1.02/FPS
35%
Core i7-11700K vs Core i5-7500 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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Ultra
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+2
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Very High
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Best Looking
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Extreme
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+1
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-11700K vs Core i5-7500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-11700K vs Core i5-7500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-11700K
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 i5-7500
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
76%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
75%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-11700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $399.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
