Intel Core i7-11700KF vs Intel Core i7-11700F

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Intel Core i7-11700KF or Intel Core i7-11700KF – 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 i7-11700KF 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.
The Intel Core i7-11700F features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-11700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 11000
11 Generation 11
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-11700KF Name Intel Core i7-11700F
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-11700F has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-11700F is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
16 Threads 16
8x Cores 8x
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.9 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-11700KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-11700F does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
 
 

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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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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

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 65 W watts.
95 W TDP down None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-11700KF 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 i7-11700F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
323 $ Release price 298 $
Rocket Lake S Architecture Rocket Lake S
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
4.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
24332
24332
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
20144
20144

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
15011
15011
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
14327
14327

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
11040
11040
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
9910
9910

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
10765
10765
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
9872
9872

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
10731
10731
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
9387
9387

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
6240
6240
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
5837
5837

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
5709
5709
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
5472
5472

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
2213
2213
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
2196
2196

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1794
1794
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
1721
1721

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1569
1569
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
1545
1545

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
612
612
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
589
589

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i7-11700KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
215
215
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
145
145