Intel® Core™ i7-11700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Good processor, no problems with it.

When rebuilding my failed desktop computer I had to buy a new motherboard which would not accomodate my previous CPU chip. I researched an i9 core but it really wasnt faster enough to spend the extra cash on one.

If you are looking at my review, please exit this page and look for ryzens 5000 cpu. I bought 11700k just to play around with OC. (5800x has more gaming performance as well as low heat and also, it has less price) Only down side for ryzen is that it is little more harder to put it on to the motherboard since pin is not on the motherboard but on the cpu itself but its not biggy. If you are buying this product, make sure it is for overclock and dont expect it to have more performance over cheaper ryzen cpu.

I recently upgraded my computer from an i7 7700K with a 270 Motherboard to the i7 11700k with a 590 Aorus Elite AX and it is a huge improvement. I was able to use my old AIO with this processor which was nice. Noticeably less stuttering when playing games. I do have this paired with a 3070 and the computer is a beast. Video editing works well with this setup too.

This thing performs worse than the 10 series and is still on 14nm++++++ .... good for heating up small rooms quickly.

My tech son recommended this to me as one of several parts we bought to rebuild my desktop computer so it would be Win 11 compatible. We looked at Gen 12 Intel chips, but they are only marginally faster than this one and much more expensive. From that viewpoint, this was a value purchase for a fast chip that is Win 11 compatible and probably not going to be obsolete for 3 to 5 years. It also has incredible specs and capabilities. It is a quality product that works well right out of the box. That is as good as it gets.

Built a PC for virtual pinball. The cpu has plenty of power for smooth game play with 3 monitors. Rtx3050 and 16gb ram along with 2tb ssd.

Very good it is a power house

My first upgrade since generation 4 i5-4670k, its fantastic. I chose an Asus Z590 Prime, Corsair Capallex 110, RM 650W PSU. A learning curve on overclocking since 2010, I spent equally as much in ram, mobo and cooling but worth every cent. Youll still need graphics if running under GeForce 1000 Series, but my perfermance with a 960Gtx is phenomenal. Its an Intel entusiasts dream, and I agree: ignore the one star reviews. I wont make a Ryzen comparison, other than my title, I do believe AMD is doing less with more changes but just my opinion. Are threads, cores and nanometers winning? I have my doubts. Nonetheless this is Intel back on its game!

Installation was a breeze (my first). I have only had it in place for a month and have not yet been able to get a decent graphics card, but running with an old card for now does not come close to pushing this cpu to its limits.