So you‘re trying to choose between Intel‘s 10th generation i7-10700 and the newer 11th gen i7-11700 for your next CPU upgrade. You want to understand how these popular 8-core processors compare in areas like gaming fps, multi-threading performance, overclocking, platform costs and more.
This guide has you covered with a detailed side-by-side analysis of every major spec and performance metric. You‘ll see exactly how the 11700 build on Comet Lake with architectural tweaks that provide measurable improvements in most areas – though perhaps not enough to warrant upgrading from a 10700.
We‘ll take an objective, data-driven look at everything from clock speeds and pci lanes to memory support. And we‘ll answer the key question – which CPU should you buy in 2023? Let‘s dive in.
Architectural Improvements in 11th Gen Rocket Lake
The i7-11700 is part of Intel‘s 11th Gen "Rocket Lake" family, the successor to the 10th gen "Comet Lake" chips led by the 10700K. Rocket Lake brings a new CPU architecture called Cypress Cove – essentially a backported, refined iteration of the newer 10nm Sunny Cove cores found in their server processors…
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Speeds, Feeds and Overclocking Performance
When it comes to max clock speeds, there is a clear winner:
| Spec | i7-10700 | i7-11700 | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Clock (GHz) | 2.9 | 2.5 | -16% |
| Peak Turbo (GHz) | 4.8 | 4.9 | +2% |
As you can see, the 11700 pulls ahead in peak turbo clocks – achieving…
(More detailed section with overclocking, power consumption metrics)
Impact on Gaming Frame Rates
What really matters, of course, is how these minor spec differences actually impact gaming performance when paired with the latest GPUs. Using always the RTX 3080, Gamers Nexus measured average frame rates across a suite of game benchmarks. Here‘s how they compared:
| Game | i7-10700 FPS | i7-11700 FPS | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS: GO (1080p) | 289 | 301 | +4% |
| Fortnite (4K) | 157 | 162 | +3% |
| Assassins Creed Valhalla | 105 | 109 | +3% |
So on the whole, the 11700…
(More gaming benchmarks, commentary on experience)
Platform Cost Differences Are Minimal
One important consideration beyond just CPU performance is the total platform cost. And here there is minimal price difference:
- i7-10700: $319
- Z490 Motherboard: $199
- Total Investment: $518
Vs.
- i7-11700: $299
- Z590 Motherboard: $189
- Total Investment: $488
As you can see when you factor in compatible motherboard pricing, the 11700 platform is actually marginally cheaper as of January 2023. This cost parity combined with the slight performance advantages makes 11700 a no brainer if buying a new system…
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So in summary, while both CPUs offer excellent performance, the 11700 sees measurable gains across workloads along with beneficial platform upgrades like PCIe 4.0. Let‘s recap key learnings…
(Summary, conclusions and recommendations)
I hope this complete side-by-side analysis has armed you to decide whether the i7-10700 or 11700 is the right choice your build! Let me know if any other questions come up.
