Intel Core i7-11700 vs Intel Core i7-10700F - Gaming Comparison?

Any advice on the best gaming CPU for my new PC build? I'm trying to decide between the Intel Core i7-11700 and Intel Core i7-10700F.

Intel Core i7-11700 vs. Intel Core i7-10700F is a TechReviewer article that compares the Intel Core i7-11700 and Intel Core i7-10700F in terms of performance, overclocking support, DDR support, PCIe support, and cache capacity. It also gives insights on their use cases for gaming and general app usage.

I've been using the Intel Core i7-11700 for a few months now, and it's been great for gaming. The higher single-core max turbo boost frequency really makes a difference in fast-paced games like Overwatch and Call of Duty.

I second that, @no-love-lost. The 11700 has been running all my games smoothly at ultra settings without any issues. But I did have to upgrade my GPU to handle the extra performance.

Wow, sounds promising! How's the overclocking support on the Intel Core i7-11700? I've heard mixed things about it.

The 11700 doesn't support overclocking, unfortunately. That's something to keep in mind if you're looking for a CPU that can be easily pushed beyond its stock performance.

I'm more interested in the DDR support and PCIe support on these two CPUs. Can anyone give me some insights there?

Sure thing, @Bullenbeisser. The 11700 has better DDR support with a max stock speed of 3200 MHz compared to the 10700F's 2933 MHz. As for PCIe, the 11700 supports PCIe 4.0 while the 10700F is limited to PCIe 3.0. That means your gaming experience can be much faster and smoother with the 11700 if you're using the latest SSDs and graphics cards.

That's really helpful, @AmericanSquatch. I was also wondering about their L3 cache capacity. Does it make a significant difference in gaming performance?

The L3 cache isn't as crucial for gaming performance as other factors like single-core max turbo boost frequency and DDR support. However, having 16 MB of L3 cache on both the 11700 and 10700F is decent but not outstanding compared to other models.

One thing I've noticed is that my overall system responsiveness has been much better with the Intel Core i7-11700 than with my previous CPU. That's made a big difference in how smooth everything runs, even outside of gaming.

Thanks for all the input, everyone! So it seems like the Intel Core i7-11700 might be the better choice for me, especially considering its better DDR support and PCIe support. But what about general app usage? I'm curious if there's any significant difference between these two CPUs in that regard.

Intel Core i7-11700 vs. Intel Core i7-10700F goes into detail on how both the 11700 and 10700F perform with general apps. The bottom line is, you should get good app performance with either CPU as long as you have a high-performance CPU cooler. But for gaming, the Intel Core i7-11700 has some advantages due to its higher single-core max turbo boost frequency and better support for DDR and PCIe.

Thanks again for all your help! I'll go with the Intel Core i7-11700 for my new PC build. Good to know that it's a solid choice for gaming as well as general app usage.

Great choice, @SixMarch! You won't be disappointed with the 11700. Just make sure you have a capable cooler and a powerful GPU to match its performance potential.

Agreed, @no-love-lost. And don't forget to keep an eye on TechReviewer for more in-depth comparisons like this one in the future!

Will do! Thanks everyone for the advice. Have a great day!

You too, @SixMarch! Good luck with your new PC build!