Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i5-11600T

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Intel Core i7-10700K or Intel Core i7-10700K – 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 i7-10700K 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 i7-10700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i5-11600T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-11600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-10700K Name Intel Core i5-11600T
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 11000
10 Generation 11
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-10700K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700K 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 i5-11600T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11600T is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
16 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 6x
3.8 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
8 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10700K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-11600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-11600T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
24 Execution units 32
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2021
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 256
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
9.5 Generation 12
12 Direct X 12
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 750
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
95 W TDP down 25 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-10700K 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 i5-11600T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
16.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2021
374 $ Release price 213 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
Comet Lake S Architecture Rocket Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
19094
19094
Intel Core i5-11600T
6C 12T @ 1.7 GHz
13879
13879

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9268
9268
Intel Core i5-11600T
6C 12T @ 1.7 GHz
6127
6127

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
8629
8629
Intel Core i5-11600T
6C 12T @ 1.7 GHz
6455
6455

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600T
6C 12T @ 1.7 GHz
1856
1856
Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1636
1636

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1347
1347
Intel Core i5-11600T
6C 12T @ 1.7 GHz
1326
1326