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Core i7-11700T

8 cores · 16 threads · up to 4.6 GHz on FCLGA1200.

3.2 · 14 votes

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Cores
8
Threads
16
Boost
4.6 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
35W
Socket
FCLGA1200

Performance breakdown

Gaming9
Productivity9
Single-core9
Multi-core33
Power efficiency8

Lab scores

Performance score9
Cores8
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)4.6 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p20 fps
1440p16 fps
4K11 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Architecture
Rocket Lake
Process node
14 nm
Socket
FCLGA1200
Release year
2021
Total cores
8
Threads
16
Integrated graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 750
Clocks & cache
Base clock
1.4 GHz
Boost clock
4.6 GHz
L1 cache
512 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)
35W
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 low heat and power draw for a compact office PC. The common complaint is that it feels sluggish compared to newer chips.

Pros
  • Sips power, runs cool and quiet
  • Stays fast in basic desktop tasks
  • Handles light gaming without sweat
  • Fits slim, low-profile PC builds
Cons
  • No real overclocking headroom
  • Only works with older motherboards
  • Runs hot under sustained load
Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i7-11700T

A low-power Rocket Lake chip that trades top speed for quiet, cool operation in compact office builds.

Get it if you need a low-power chip for a compact office PC that sips electricity and runs cool all day. Skip it if you want gaming or heavy multitasking power—its older architecture and limited speed fall behind modern budget options.

Buy it if…

  • You need a low-heat office PC that handles spreadsheets and web apps all day.
  • You want a tiny home server that sips power and stays quiet in a closet.
  • You are upgrading a cramped prebuilt where a hot standard chip would throttle.
3.2

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