The Core i9-11900K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2700K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $225.12 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-11900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-2700K
- Up to 57% cheaper – $169.88 vs $395.00
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-11900K vs Core i7-2700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-11900K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, $
$395
43%
Value, $/FPS
$1.9/FPS
52%
Core i7-2700K
Oct 24th, 2011
Average FPS
171
83%
Min 1% FPS
115
85%
Price, $
$169.88
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.99/FPS
100%
Core i9-11900K vs Core i7-2700K 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 i9-11900K vs Core i7-2700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-11900K vs Core i7-2700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-11900K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-2700K
Oct 24th, 2011
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
74%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
42%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-11900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 24th, 2011 |
| $539.00 | MSRP | $332.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
