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Core i7-10700K — Comet Lake · 8C/16T · 125 W · LGA1200
Intel

Core i7-10700K

Comet Lake · 8C/16T · 125 W · LGA1200

70
/ 100
From $374
VS
Core i7-11700K wins by 2
Core i7-11700K — Rocket Lake · 8C/16T · 125 W · LGA1200
Intel

Core i7-11700K

Rocket Lake · 8C/16T · 125 W · LGA1200

72
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

Core i7-11700K takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Core i7-10700K lands at 70 and Core i7-11700K at 72. That puts Core i7-11700K ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Core i7-10700K if…

  • ✓Strong per-core performance
  • ✓Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
  • ✓Wide platform availability

Pick Core i7-11700K if…

  • ✓Strong per-core performance
  • ✓Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
  • ✓Wide platform availability
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Gaming

Core i7-11700K

Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed

Core i7-11700K leads on gaming (71 vs 69).

Creators & productivity

Core i7-11700K

Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count

Core i7-11700K leads on multi (72 vs 70).

Power efficiency

Tie

Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Core i7-10700K 70
vs
72 Core i7-11700K

Score breakdown

Core i7-10700K
70
single 72
multi 70
gaming 69
efficiency 77
Core i7-11700K
72
single 74
multi 72
gaming 71
efficiency 78

Specs side-by-side

Core i7-10700K versus Core i7-11700K — full spec comparison
Spec Core i7-10700K Core i7-11700K
Architecture
Comet Lake
Rocket Lake
Cores
8
8
Threads
16
16
TDP
125 W
125 W
Socket
LGA1200
LGA1200
Release year
2020
2021

Core i7-10700K

Pros
  • +Strong per-core performance
  • +Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
  • +Wide platform availability
Cons
  • −Power draw on top SKUs
  • −Frequent socket changes
  • −Arrow Lake gaming regressions

Core i7-11700K

Pros
  • +Strong per-core performance
  • +Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
  • +Wide platform availability
Cons
  • −Power draw on top SKUs
  • −Frequent socket changes
  • −Arrow Lake gaming regressions

FAQ: Core i7-10700K vs Core i7-11700K

Which is better, Core i7-10700K or Core i7-11700K? +

Core i7-11700K scores 72 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Core i7-10700K worth the price? +

At $374, Core i7-10700K delivers a Specdex score of 70 — strongest in efficiency.

Is Core i7-11700K worth the price? +

At $399, Core i7-11700K delivers a Specdex score of 72 — strongest in efficiency.

Does Core i7-10700K or Core i7-11700K last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for gaming, Core i7-10700K or Core i7-11700K? +

Core i7-11700K — leads on gaming (71 vs 69). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.

Which is better for creator and productivity work, Core i7-10700K or Core i7-11700K? +

Core i7-11700K — leads on multi (72 vs 70). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.