i5-11600 vs. i7-10700 Differences?

I've been researching CPUs for my new build and I'm trying to decide between the Intel Core i5-11600 and the i7-10700. Can anyone give me some insight on the differences and which one might be better suited for my needs?

Hi @JeffinJC74, both CPUs have their own strengths, but the Core i7-10700 generally offers better performance due to its higher core count, larger L3 cache, and slightly faster base frequency. However, the Core i5-11600 is still capable of good performance in most scenarios. TechReviewer has a comprehensive comparison article Intel Core i5-11600 vs. Intel Core i7-10700 that covers all the differences between these two CPUs.

Thank you for your input, @FreeCitoyen. I mainly do gaming, video editing, and some light programming. Which CPU would you recommend for my use case?

For your needs, I'd suggest the Core i7-10700 because of its higher core count which can provide better performance in multi-threaded applications like video editing and gaming.

@ejacublake is right. However, keep in mind that both CPUs have a similar single-core turbo boost frequency of 4.80 GHz, so for gaming, they should perform quite similarly. The Core i7-10700 might edge out the i5-11600 when it comes to video editing and other applications that can take advantage of more cores.

Interesting! So if I were to go with the i7-10700, would I notice a significant difference in performance for gaming?

It depends on the specific game and your GPU's performance. If you have a high-end GPU, the CPU won't be as big of a bottleneck in games. In that case, both CPUs should offer similar gaming experiences. However, if you're building a system with an average or lower-end GPU, having more cores like the i7-10700 could provide better overall performance.

That makes sense. I'm leaning towards the Core i7-10700 now. But how do their DDR and PCIe support compare? Can I expect better speeds with one over the other?

The i5-11600 supports DDR4 with a max stock speed of 3200 MHz, while the i7-10700 supports DDR4 with a max stock speed of 2933 MHz. In terms of PCIe, the i5-11600 has support for PCIe 4.0, whereas the i7-10700 only has support for PCIe 3.0. So if you're planning to use high-speed DDR memory and want future-proofing for faster GPUs, the i5-11600 might be a better choice.

Thanks for all the advice, everyone! I'm still trying to decide between these two CPUs. Can anyone share their personal experiences or recommendations?

I recently upgraded my CPU from an older model and went with the Core i7-10700. I can say that the extra cores have made a noticeable difference in my video editing work, especially when exporting large files.

I've used both CPUs in the past, and while the i5-11600 performed well for gaming, it did feel slightly limited when handling multiple tasks simultaneously. The i7-10700's additional cores were beneficial in those situations.

Thanks for sharing your experiences, guys! I think I'll go with the Core i7-10700 based on your suggestions and my needs. Hopefully, I won't regret it!