Intel Core i7-13790F vs Intel Core i7-11700K

Processor comparisons 09-02-2023

   Let's say you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a decision after reading the detailed tests Intel Core i7-13790F vs Intel Core i7-11700K and decide which is better for games or simple use for programming, rendering, video editing, machine learning, streaming. Here you can find all information from real streaming and video editing tests or different benchmarks. A thorough review of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is made by the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like WPrime, AIDA64, RealBench, Blender, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Dolphin Emulator, Prime95, VeraCrypt, Handbrake, Gears 5, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, 7zip, UserBenchmark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Furmark, 3DMark, Blender, MATLAB, PCMark 10, PassMark, SuperPi.
   And how good the CPUs are in games:

DOOM: Eternal
Halo Infinite
Valheim
Last Man Standing
Death Stranding
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Red Dead Redemption 2
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Overwatch
Apex Legends
Valorant
Fortnite
Cyberpunk 2077
Grand Theft Auto V
Rainbow Six Siege
Borderlands 3
Fallout 76
Watch Dogs Legion

After reading the results of joint benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-11700K or Intel Core i7-13790F.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i7-13790F

65%

Core i7-11700K

58%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-13790F is 10% better than Core i7-11700K. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-13790F

61%

Core i7-11700K

56%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a small game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Half-Life: Alyx, Monster Hunter World, Battlefield V, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Hitman 3, Control, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Horizon Zero Dawn, League of Legends (LOL), DOTA 2A, Metro Exodus, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Ghostrunner, Forza Horizon 4, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, NBA 2K20.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	108.4	100.2
Valorant	123.2	113.8
Cyberpunk 2077	69.0	63.7
Apex Legends	115.8	107.0
Call of Duty Warzone	92.4	85.4
Overwatch	99.8	92.2
Red Dead Redemption 2	85.0	78.5
DOOM Eternal	61.6	56.9
Warzone	96.1	88.8
Assassin's Creed	103.5	95.6
Valheim	102.3	94.5

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers participating in the comparing not only were the equipped with different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-13790F

107%

Core i7-11700K

47%

To make a finishing choice on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-13790F is more energy efficient than the Core i7-11700K as it consumes less power: 65W vs. 125W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, programming, video editing or video rendering, machine learning, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU turns on all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to reach maximum performance. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the software you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-13790F	Intel Core i7-11700K
Cinbench 15 Single-core	470	262
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	4751	2507
Cinbench 20 Single-core	770	612
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	10536	5618
Cinbench 23 Single-core	2680	1596
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	30282	14869

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-13790F	Intel Core i7-11700K
Single-Core	2451	3562
Multi-Core	51601	27126

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-13790F	Intel Core i7-11700K
Single-Core	2095	1793
Multi-Core	20045	11929

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in the newest games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-13790F	Intel Core i7-11700K
Announcement date	February 07, 2023	January 20, 2021
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1700	FCLGA1200
Core name	Raptor Lake	Rocket Lake-S
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	13	11
Turbo Frequency	5.2 MHz	5 MHz
Frequency	4.1 MHz	3.6 MHz
Cores	16	8
Threads	24	16
Bus rate	16 GT/s	12 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	14200 millions	8200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	65 W	125 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s	DDR4-3200
Max. Memory	128 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency	6500	3200
Memory bandwidth	89.6 GB/s	64 GB/s
L1 cache	2 MB
L2 cache	24 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	33 MB	16 MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	Yes	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-13790F is 12% better than Core i7-11700K in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i7-13790F has 8 more core than Core i7-11700K. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-13790F is better: 35
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-11700K is better: 3
However, it should be realized that all the figures that you have looked at here do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Better to watch the testing video and read the opinion of real owners of Intel Core i7-13790F and Intel Core i7-11700K before making a selection which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i7-13790F - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i7-13790F specs and review.

• Intel Core i7-11700K specs and review.