
Intel Core i7-11700K vs Intel Core i9-11900K
Compare specifications, catalog tier, and the lowest-priced compatible motherboard recorded by GixCore.
Verdict from catalog tier data Intel Core i9-11900K is classified one tier above Intel Core i7-11700K (Flagship vs High End).


| Specification | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-11900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest compatible board | $150 · ASRock B560 PRO4 | $150 · ASRock B560 PRO4 |
| Catalog tier | High End | Flagship |
| Chipset | Intel 500 series & select 400 series | — |
| Core Frequency | 3.6 GHZ | 3.5 GHZ |
| Generation | 11 | — |
| Ram Speed | 3200 MT/s | 3200 MHz |
| Socket | FCLGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Turbo Boost | 3.0 | Yes |
| Turbo Frequency | 5 GHZ | 5.3 GHZ |
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s |
| Cache Memory | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| ECC Support | No | No |
| Hyper Threading | Yes | Yes |
| Max Memory Size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Number Of Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Number Of Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Processor Generation | 11 | 11 |
| Ram | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
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