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Core i7-11700F
8 cores · 16 threads · up to 4.9 GHz on FCLGA1200.
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Cores
8
Threads
16
Boost
4.9 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1200
Performance breakdown
Gaming12
Productivity11
Single-core12
Multi-core33
Power efficiency10
Lab scores
Performance score12
Cores8
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)4.9 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p26 fps
1440p21 fps
4K14 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Rocket Lake
- Process node
- 14 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1200
- Release year
- 2021
- Total cores
- 8
- Threads
- 16
- Integrated graphics
- None
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.5 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.9 GHz
- L1 cache
- 640 KB
- L2 cache
- 2 MB
- L3 cache
- 16 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4-3200
- Max capacity
- 128 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 50 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 4.0
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like the solid gaming performance for the price. The common complaint is the high heat output, requiring a decent cooler.
Pros
- Does big work without drama
- Stays cool on a budget cooler
- Handles games and video smoothly
- Gets the job done reliably
Cons
- Locked to non-overclockable chipsets
- Older platform with no upgrade path
- Power draw still high under load
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i7-11700F
An eight-core Intel chip that runs cool and cheap but sits behind AMD on performance and lacks integrated graphics.
Get it if you need a solid eight-core chip for a budget gaming build on an older LGA1200 board. Skip it if you can stretch your budget to a newer generation that offers better performance and efficiency.
Buy it if…
- You want a solid mid-range gaming PC without spending extra on integrated graphics.
- You need a fast upgrade for an existing LGA1200 motherboard.
- You are building a budget workstation that handles everyday tasks and light content creation.
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