Core i7-11700K

Name: Intel Core i7-11700K
Brand: Intel
Rating: 75 (3 reviews)

Released Apr 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Sep 7, 2026

Intel Core i7-11700K offers strong performance with PCIe 4.0 support and overclocking capabilities. The Intel Core i7-11700K scores 75/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from PCMag, TechPowerUp, and Tom's Hardware.

Critic Score

What's this?

based on 3 expert reviews

PCMagTechPowerUpTom's Hardware

Low confidence · only 3 reviews

Critics are split: our scores run from 62 (Tom's Hardware) to 90 (PCMag) — a 28-point spread.

Average of 3 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

Where to buy

amazon$449.00

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Pros

Good value(3)
Strong performance(2)
PCIe 4.0 support(2)
Overclockable(2)

Cons

Runs hot(2)
Lacks advanced features(2)

3 Publication Reviews

Major publication05/2021

Major publicationMay 25, 2021

AI summary of this review

The Intel Core i7-11700K is a strong eight-core processor that offers excellent value and gaming performance, though it struggles to beat AMD's offerings in raw productivity and efficiency.

Publisher score: 4.0

Established publication04/2021

Established publicationApr 23, 2021

AI summary of this review

The Intel Core i7-11700KF offers a high-performance 8-core experience that closely rivals the i9-11900K while being significantly more affordable.

Score estimated from the review text

Major publication07/2021

Major publicationJul 10, 2021

AI summary of this review

While the Intel Core i7-11700K delivers strong performance, its high cost and power inefficiency make it a poor value compared to competing AMD chips.

Score estimated from the review text