Intel Core i7-11700K
The current Intel Core i7-11700K price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
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Trade-offs: you want strong value with Balanced priorities specifically
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: LowAt $223 the Intel Core i7-11700K is priced in line with its $223 representative market level. Only one verified new offer stands behind it, so the level can move quickly.
Consider: Intel Core Ultra 5 225F offers stronger value around $129.Compare
Prices & availability
Intel Core i7-11700K: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
2 tracked offers · 2 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i7-11700K | Newegg | New | $223 | 37 | 2026-11-08 | View offer → |
| Intel Core i7-11700K | Amazon | New | Check on Amazon | 19 | 2026-11-09 | View offer → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#121 of 270 graded processors
- #118 IntelIntel Xeon E5-2699 v4 14
- #119 IntelIntel Core i9-11900KF 14
- #120 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 8400F 14
- #121 IntelIntel Core i7-11700K 14
- #122 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 5700 14
- #123 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 5700G 14
- #124 IntelIntel Core i5-13400 14
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#125 of 270 currently priced processors
- #122 IntelIntel Core i3-9350KF 38
- #123 IntelIntel Core i7-14700F 37
- #124 IntelIntel Core i5-10600 37
- #125 IntelIntel Core i7-11700K 37
- #126 IntelIntel Core i9-9820X 37
- #127 IntelIntel Xeon E5 2620 V3 37
- #128 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 36
Performance Gaming
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#111 of 270 graded processors
- #108 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5600XT 63
- #109 IntelIntel Core i7-11700KF 63
- #110 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5600X 63
- #111 IntelIntel Core i7-11700K 63
- #112 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 225 63
- #113 IntelIntel Core i9-11900F 63
- #114 IntelIntel Core i5-12400 62
Value Gaming
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#88 of 270 currently priced processors
- #85 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 7900X 52
- #86 IntelIntel Core i7-13700F 51
- #87 IntelIntel Core Ultra 7 265K 51
- #88 IntelIntel Core i7-11700K 50
- #89 IntelIntel Core i7-12700KF 50
- #90 IntelIntel Core i5-10500 50
- #91 IntelIntel Core i9-11900F 49
Performance Productivity
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#121 of 270 graded processors
- #118 IntelIntel Xeon E5-2699 v4 14
- #119 IntelIntel Core i9-11900KF 14
- #120 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 8400F 14
- #121 IntelIntel Core i7-11700K 14
- #122 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 5700 14
- #123 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 5700G 14
- #124 IntelIntel Core i5-13400 14
Value Productivity
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#101 of 270 currently priced processors
- #98 IntelIntel Core i9-12900 42
- #99 IntelIntel Core i9-10980XE 41
- #100 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5500GT 41
- #101 IntelIntel Core i7-11700K 41
- #102 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 41
- #103 AMDAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 40
- #104 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 3600 40
Performance Performance per Watt
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#153 of 270 graded processors
- #150 IntelIntel Core i5-9500T 20
- #151 IntelIntel Core i9-10980XE 19
- #152 IntelIntel Core i9-9980XE 19
- #153 IntelIntel Core i7-11700K 19
- #154 IntelIntel Core i7-11700KF 19
- #155 IntelIntel Core i5-11400 19
- #156 IntelIntel Core i9-9900 19
Value Performance per Watt
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#139 of 270 currently priced processors
- #136 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 2600 26
- #137 IntelIntel Core i7-10700 26
- #138 IntelIntel Core i5-10600K 25
- #139 IntelIntel Core i7-11700K 25
- #140 IntelIntel Core i3-9350K 25
- #141 IntelIntel Core i7-12700K 25
- #142 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 3900X 25
These ladders follow the preset scenario shown above. Your own weights re-score this product, not the whole field.
What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value37 | Higher capability Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 67 +115% capability | Higher Value with current priorities Intel Core Ultra 5 225F 88 +28% capability |
| GamingScenario capability | GradeB Value50 | Higher capability AMD Ryzen 7 9700X A 77 +21% capability · +10% price | Higher Value with current priorities AMD Ryzen 5 7500F A 100 +11% capability · -52% price |
| ProductivityScenario capability | GradeC Value41 | Higher capability Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus A 97 +115% capability | Higher Value with current priorities Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus A 100 +98% capability |
| Performance per WattScenario capability | GradeF Value25 | Higher capability AMD Ryzen 7 9700X S 52 +293% capability · +10% price | Higher Value with current priorities AMD Ryzen 5 5500 C 100 +107% capability |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
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Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming is your main prioritygraded B for Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value with Balanced priorities specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value with Balanced priorities — the calculation only gets there near $102, against a cheapest tracked $223
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelIntel Core Ultra 5 225F holds Relative Value 88 against its 37 with Balanced priorities. Check on Amazon.
- Not the pick if Performance per Watt is your main useit grades only F there
Works well if
- Gaming is your main prioritygraded B for Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value for Gaming specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value for Gaming — the calculation only gets there near $88, against a cheapest tracked $223
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelAMD Ryzen 5 7500F holds Relative Value 100 against its 50 for Gaming, at $106
- Not the pick if Performance per Watt is your main useit grades only F there
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Productivity is not actually your main job — Gaming isit grades C for Productivity, but B for Gaming
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Productivity is your main useGraded C; Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus reaches A. Check on Amazon.
- You want strong value for Productivity specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value for Productivity — the calculation only gets there near $57, against a cheapest tracked $223
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelIntel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus holds Relative Value 100 against its 41 for Productivity. Check on Amazon.
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Performance per Watt is not actually your main job — Gaming isit grades F for Performance per Watt, but B for Gaming
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Performance per Watt is your main useit grades F there; AMD Ryzen 7 9700X grades S at $245
- You want strong value for Performance per Watt specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value for Performance per Watt — the calculation only gets there near $70, against a cheapest tracked $223
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelAMD Ryzen 5 5500 holds Relative Value 100 against its 25 for Performance per Watt. Check on Amazon.
Models that suit Performance per Watt better, at this budget
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
Similar options to the Intel Core i7-11700K
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Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.
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Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Core / Performance
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 16
- Performance cores
- 8
- Efficiency cores
- 0
- Base clock
- 3600 MHz
- Boost clock
- 5000 MHz
Power / Interface
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Core / Performance
- L2 cache
- 4 MB
- L3 cache
- 16 MB
- Unlocked multiplier
- Yes
Warranty & release
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Release year
- 2021
- Manufacturer part number
- BX8070811700K
Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.
Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-11-02–2026-11-09
What to check in your build
LGA 1200 required
Your motherboard must use socket LGA 1200. A different socket does not fit — this is a physical constraint, not a preference.
Board BIOS must list this model
A matching socket is necessary but not sufficient — check the vendor CPU support list.
DDR4 memory
This processor takes DDR4. Memory of another generation does not fit the slots, even on a board with the right socket.
Cooler rated for 225 W or more
No cooler is included. Your cooler must be rated for at least 225 W on socket LGA 1200.
Found an error? Report this specification Email the field, corrected value and an optional source.
Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
Intel Core i7-11700K offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #121 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 685. Intel Core Ultra 5 225F currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
Intel Core i7-11700K offers B-grade capability for Gaming. It ranks #111 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 685. AMD Ryzen 5 7500F currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
Intel Core i7-11700K offers C-grade capability for Productivity. It ranks #121 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 685. The C grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
Intel Core i7-11700K offers F-grade capability for Performance per Watt. It ranks #153 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 685. The F grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?
Amazon listing snapshots can participate in Value while fresh. We show Check on Amazon instead of its price; confirm the current price and availability at the store. When no current listing snapshot exists, Amazon is a search link only.
Useful links & sources
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