Intel Core i7-11700K

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Intel Core i7-11700K
From a qualitative perspective, the i7-11700K can do pretty much whatever you throw at it with gaming in mind, and the 11th gen adds a few new features that will help the platform age better. It's just too pricey at MSRP, but it certainly has the potential to be an attractive choice for gamers looking to pick up an eight-core CPU if the prices come down enough this year.
- As reviewed by PCInvasion on Apr 2021
8
Cores
16
Threads
3.6 GHz
Base Clock
5 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket LGA 1200
Socket
125 W
TDP
Intel UHD Graphics 750
Integrated Graphics
$324
Price
Release date:Mar 30, 2021Price at Launch:$399
Cores:8Threads:16
Base Clock:3.6 GHzBoost Clock:5 GHz
Type:DesktopMultithreading:Yes
L2 Cache:4 MBL3 Cache:16 MB
Box Cooler:NoTDP:125 W
Socket:Socket LGA 1200Memory Support:DDR4-3200
Codename:Rocket Lake-SProcess Size:14 nm
Integrated Graphics:YesiGPU Model:Intel UHD Graphics 750
NPU:NoPCIe Support:PCIe 4.0, 20 lanes
Intel Core i7-12700KF
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Intel Core i7-12700KF

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Intel Core i7-11700K pricing

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Price Date
Current $324 Dec 15, 2025
Highest* $324 Sep 27, 2025
Lowest* $287 Jun 3, 2025
Average $302
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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Reviews and Ratings

78

Average Score

Based on 4 reviews

9.6

User Score

Based on 1,634 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Good price/performance
  • Not much behind the more expensive i9-11900K
  • Faster than i9-10900K in applications
  • PCI-Express 4.0

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • CPU cooler not included

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By TechSpot on
60

The Intel Core i7-11700K offers excellent performance for an eight-core chip, but its pricing makes it the last resort that you should only buy if competing chips are out of stock and you need an eight-core chip specifically for...

By Tom's Hardware on
95

Given its current market price and its performance vs competition, the Intel 11700K CPU is a fantastic choice for gamers and enthusiasts.

By TweakTown on
80

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By PC Mag on
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