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    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?

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    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.

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      Re: Which CPU to buy - I5 or I7

      Originally posted by brandybrat View Post
      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.

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        #4
        Re: Which CPU to buy - I5 or I7

        What are you using it for? Gaming? Web? Dev?
        Cap Datasheet Depot: http://www.paullinebarger.net/DS/
        ^If you have datasheets not listed PM me

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