Intel Core i5 11600KF vs Intel Core i7 1270P

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Intel Core i7 1270P leads Intel Core i5 11600KF overall by 8 points (50 vs 42 out of 100).
  • Key differences: PassMark CPU mark, where Intel Core i5 11600KF has 19,379 vs 16,090; L3 cache, where Intel Core i7 1270P has 18 MB vs 12 MB; L2 cache, where Intel Core i7 1270P has 9 MB vs 3 MB; lithography process, where Intel Core i7 1270P has 7 vs 14 nm; cores, where Intel Core i7 1270P has 12 vs 6.
Intel Core i7 1270P leads overall
Intel Core i7 1270P · 41 overall, #319 of 470
50
Intel Core i5 11600KF · 41 overall, #319 of 470
42
Key differences
  • PassMark CPU MarkIntel Core i5 11600KF 19,379 vs 16,090
  • L3 CacheIntel Core i7 1270P 18 MB vs 12 MB
  • L2 CacheIntel Core i7 1270P 9 MB vs 3 MB
  • Lithography ProcessIntel Core i7 1270P 7 vs 14 nm
  • CoresIntel Core i7 1270P 12 vs 6

Scores by Category

Core i7 1270P wins 2 of 3 categories · Core i5 11600KF wins 1

CategoryCore i5 11600KFCore i7 1270PLead
Benchmark
+11
Core Specifications
+47
Integrated Graphics
+44

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Core i5 11600KF
Core i7 1270P
Cores
6
12
Threads
12
16
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz77% more
2.2 GHz
Base Power Consumption
125 W
28 W78% less
Maximum Frequency
4.9 GHz
4.8 GHz
Maximum Power Consumption
N/A
64 W
L1 Cache
480 KB
1,088 KB127% more
L2 Cache
3 MB
9 MB200% more
L3 Cache
12 MB
18 MB50% more
Lithography Process
14 nm
7 nm50% less
Is unlocked
Yes
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Core i5 11600KF
Core i7 1270P
Model
N/A

Benchmark

Feature
Core i5 11600KF
Core i7 1270P
PassMark CPU Mark
19,37920% more
16,090

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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