Core i7-11700KvsCore i9-11900K
The Core i7-11700K is the sensible high-end pick for gamers and builders who want strong performance without overspending, while the Core i9-11900K is the top-tier badge for those who need the absolute fastest single-core speed Intel offers.
Core i7-11700K
Rocket Lake · 14 nm · 2021
As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.
Core i9-11900K
Rocket Lake · 14 nm · 2021
As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.
Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Core i7-11700K wins overall for most buyers because it offers nearly identical performance to the i9-11900K at a lower price.
The Core i7-11700K is the smarter pick for value, matching the i9-11900K's performance for less money.
The Core i9-11900K is the right choice for those needing the highest out-of-box boost speed for single-threaded tasks.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-11700K better than the Core i9-11900K?
The Core i7-11700K and Core i9-11900K trade blows — they land within a fraction of a percent of each other in our aggregate performance score, so neither is clearly better overall.
How much faster is the Core i7-11700K than the Core i9-11900K?
In aggregate performance the two are effectively tied — the gap is under 1%, well within run-to-run variance.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-11700K or the Core i9-11900K?
If you want the most performance, pick the Core i7-11700K. If the Core i9-11900K is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.