Intel Core i7-10700KF vs Intel Core i7-11700KF

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-10700KF or Intel Core i7-10700KF – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-10700KF features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10700KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i7-11700KF features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-11700KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-10700KF Name Intel Core i7-11700KF
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
10 Generation 11
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 11000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-10700KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700KF is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-11700KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-11700KF is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
16 Threads 16
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 8
8x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10700KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-11700KF does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
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-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
95 W TDP down 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-10700KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-11700KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2021
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Comet Lake S Architecture Rocket Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
349 $ Release price 323 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
15011
15011
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
12678
12678

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
11040
11040
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9145
9145

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
10765
10765
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9268
9268

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
10731
10731
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
8629
8629

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
6240
6240
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5614
5614

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
5709
5709
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5292
5292

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
2213
2213
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1636
1636

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1794
1794
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1347
1347

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1569
1569
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1309
1309

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
215
215
Intel Core i7-10700KF
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
192
192