i7-11700B vs i5-11600K

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-11600K
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 125 Watt
12.38
Core i7-11700B
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.24
+15%

Core i7-11700B outperforms Core i5-11600K by a moderate 15% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-11600K and Core i7-11700B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking617509
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency9.3320.65
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)no data
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)1 April 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-11600K and Core i7-11700B basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed3.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache12 MB (shared)24 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-11600K and Core i7-11700B compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-11600K and Core i7-11700B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-11600K and Core i7-11700B technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
SGX-Yes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-11600K and Core i7-11700B are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-11600K and Core i7-11700B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4Up to 3200 MT/s
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/s51.2 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 750Intel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.45 GHz
Execution Units3232
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-11600K and Core i7-11700B integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-11600K and Core i7-11700B integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hz7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-11600K and Core i7-11700B integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-11600K and Core i7-11700B.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes2020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-11600K 12.38
i7-11700B 14.24
+15%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-11600K 19589
i7-11700B 22535
+15%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.38 14.24
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

i7-11700B has a 15% higher aggregate performance score, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-11700B is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-11600K in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-11600K is a desktop processor while Core i7-11700B is a notebook one.


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