Processors comparison
Core i7-11700K vs Core i9-11900K
Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.
Key differences
- Both use the LGA 1200 socket. Check a motherboard's CPU support list before swapping one for the other; older boards can need a BIOS update.
- The Core i9-11900K boosts to 5.3 GHz, 0.3 GHz higher than the Core i7-11700K.
Performance
We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.
Specifications
| Specification | Core i7-11700K | Core i9-11900K |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | LGA 1200 | LGA 1200 |
| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake | Rocket Lake |
| Series | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i9 |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Max boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.3 GHzHigher |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 95 W | 95 W |
| Cooler in the box | Unknown | Unknown |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | Yes | Yes |
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