The Core i7-11700K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-9700KF, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $139.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-11700K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-9700KF
- Up to 46% cheaper – $160.00 vs $299.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-11700K vs Core i7-9700KF
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
221
100%
Min 1% FPS
151
100%
Price, $
$299
53%
Value, $/FPS
$1.35/FPS
56%
Core i7-9700KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
208
94%
Min 1% FPS
142
94%
Price, $
$160
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.76/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-11700K vs Core i7-9700KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-11700K vs Core i7-9700KF 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 i7-9700KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-11700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9700KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| $399.00 | MSRP | $374.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
