Intel Core i9-11900KF vs Intel Core i7-10700K

Processor comparisons 18-03-2021

   For example you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a decision after reading the detailed tests Intel Core i9-11900KF vs Intel Core i7-10700K and see which is better for games or normal use for programming, streaming, machine learning, rendering, video editing. Here is all information from various benchmarks or real video editing and streaming tests. A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is presented in the form of the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests such as DaVinci Resolve Studio, PassMark, UserBenchmark, Blender, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Gears 5, WPrime, Blender, SuperPi, Handbrake, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, 7zip, GeekBench 6, 5.2, PCMark 10, MATLAB, Furmark, RealBench, AIDA64, 3DMark, Dolphin Emulator, VeraCrypt, Prime95.
   And how good the CPUs are in games:

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

After looking at the data of joint benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-10700K or Intel Core i9-11900KF.

Summary benchmark results

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

Core i9-11900KF

58%

Core i7-10700K

55%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i9-11900KF is 5% better than Core i7-10700K. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i9-11900KF

54%

Core i7-10700K

55%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a little game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which processors were compared: Microsoft Flight Simulator, Ghostrunner, Half-Life: Alyx, NBA 2K20, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Control, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Metro Exodus, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Hitman 3, DOTA 2A, Horizon Zero Dawn, League of Legends (LOL), Battlefield V, Monster Hunter World, Forza Horizon 4.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	96.8	98.2
Valorant	110.0	111.6
Cyberpunk 2077	61.6	62.5
Apex Legends	103.4	104.9
Call of Duty Warzone	82.5	83.7
Overwatch	89.1	90.4
Red Dead Redemption 2	75.9	77.0
DOOM Eternal	55.0	55.8
Warzone	85.8	87.0
Assassin's Creed	92.4	93.7
Valheim	91.3	92.6

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 that were in the comparisons not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance 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 i9-11900KF

45%

Core i7-10700K

34%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i9-11900KF is more energy efficient than the Core i7-10700K as it consumes less power: 125W vs. 125W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, programming, streaming, video editing or video rendering, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor uses all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to reach maximum efficiency. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to work, 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 i9-11900KF	Intel Core i7-10700K
Cinbench 15 Single-core	281	228
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2549	2344
Cinbench 20 Single-core	630	524
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	5668	5292
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1636	1309
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	16310	12678

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

	Intel Core i9-11900KF	Intel Core i7-10700K
Single-Core	3763	3051
Multi-Core	27884	19514

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

	Intel Core i9-11900KF	Intel Core i7-10700K
Single-Core	1722	1298
Multi-Core	8613	9987

Comparison of specifications

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

	Intel Core i9-11900KF	Intel Core i7-10700K
Announcement date	February 21, 2021	April 01, 2020
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1200	FCLGA1200
Core name	Rocket Lake	Comet Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	11	10
Turbo Frequency	5.3 MHz	5.1 MHz
Frequency	3.5 MHz	3.8 MHz
Cores	8	8
Threads	16	16
Bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	9800 millions	6800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	125 W	125 W
Memory type	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2933
Max. Memory	128 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200
Memory bandwidth	50 GB/s	45.8 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache	4 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	16 MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-10700K is 7% better than Core i9-11900KF in terms of CPU frequency. 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 i9-11900KF is better: 16
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-10700K is better: 13
However, it should be realized that all the data in the article above do not mean that taking them into account you should fully trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the video tests and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i9-11900KF and Intel Core i7-10700K before making a decision which processor to buy for gaming and which not.

• Intel Core i9-11900KF specs and review.

• Intel Core i7-10700K specs and review.