Which CPU to buy - I5 or I7

[brandybrat]

I am building a new Intel based computer and don't have a ton of cash to spend. I'm trying to decide between a

Intel Core i5-11600K - Core i5 11th Gen Rocket Lake 6-Core 3.9 GHz LGA 1200 125W Intel UHD Graphics 750 Desktop Processor - BX8070811600K

or

Intel Core i7-11700K - Core i7 11th Gen Rocket Lake 8-Core 3.6 GHz LGA 1200 125W Intel UHD Graphics 750 Desktop Processor - BX8070811700K

Am I going to see that much improved computer power with the I7 to justify spending $100 more?

[shhnedo]

Re: Which CPU to buy - I5 or I7

Do you already own or at least planning on purchasing a Z board to justify the K models?
If you don't plan on overclocking, buy a non-k sku.

[Spitz]

Re: Which CPU to buy - I5 or I7

I am building a new Intel based computer and don't have a ton of cash to spend. I'm trying to decide between a

Intel Core i5-11600K - Core i5 11th Gen Rocket Lake 6-Core 3.9 GHz LGA 1200 125W Intel UHD Graphics 750 Desktop Processor - BX8070811600K

or

Intel Core i7-11700K - Core i7 11th Gen Rocket Lake 8-Core 3.6 GHz LGA 1200 125W Intel UHD Graphics 750 Desktop Processor - BX8070811700K

Am I going to see that much improved computer power with the I7 to justify spending $100 more?

I think the I5 would be faster since it has a higher clock speed. You would probably not see a difference in the two extra cores.

[Uranium-235]

Re: Which CPU to buy - I5 or I7

What are you using it for? Gaming? Web? Dev?