Features of INTEL Core i7 11700F 11th Generation Processor

The Intel Core i7-11700F was a desktop processor with 8 cores, launched in March 2021, at an MSRP of $298. It is part of the Core i7 lineup, using the Rocket Lake-S architecture with Socket 1200. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading the core-count is effectively doubled, to 16 threads. Core i7-11700F has 16 MB of L3 cache and operates at 2.5 GHz by default, but can boost up to 4.9 GHz, depending on the workload.

Intel is making the INTEL Core i7 on a 14 nm production node, the transistor count is unknown. The multiplier is locked on Core i7-11700F, which limits its overclocking potential.

With a TDP of 65 W, the Core i7-11700F consumes typical power levels for a modern PC. Intel's processor supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel interface. The highest officially supported memory speed is 3200 MT/s, but with overclocking (and the right memory modules) you can go even higher. For communication with other components in the system, Core i7-11700F uses a PCI-Express Gen 4 connection.

This processor does not have integrated graphics, you will need a separate graphics card.

Hardware virtualization is available on the INTEL Core i7 11700F Processor which greatly improves virtual machine performance. Additionally, IOMMU virtualization (PCI passthrough) is supported, so that guest virtual machines may directly use host hardware. 

Programs using Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) can run on this processor, boosting performance for calculation-heavy applications. Besides AVX, Intel has added support for the newer AVX2 and AVX-512 instructions, too.

1. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
2. Power with a purpose.
3. The right balance of clock speed and core performance gets more from your games, whether for competitive play with high FPS or immersive AAA experiences.
4. Customized performance.
5. With an extensive suite of overclocking tools like the Intel® Performance Maximizer and Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility, you can get the most from your unlocked processor.
6. Free your build.
7. 11th Gen Intel Core processors support the latest platform technologies to truly personalize your new PC’s capabilities.
8. PCIe Gen 4:
9. Support for the latest discrete graphics cards and other PCIe devices
10. Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) technology:
11. Automatically prioritizes play on your busy networks3
12. Thunderbolt 4 technology:
13. Fast connectivity to monitors and other peripherals
14. To benefit from these technologies, ensure applicable system components are compatible.
15. LGA1200 Socket
16. 8 Cores
17. 16MB L3 Cache/ 16 Threads
18. 2.50 GHz Base Clock/ 4.90 GHz Turbo Clock
19. Compatible with Intel 500 series & selective Intel 400 series chipset based motherboards
20. PCIe Gen 4.0 Support
21. Heatsink and fan included
22. No In-Built Graphics Support - Discrete Graphics Required
23. Rocket Lake
24. TDP: 65W
25. PCIe Gen Lanes: 20
26. Memory Speed: DDR4-3200, DDR4-2933

Specifications of INTEL Core i7 11700F 11th Generation Processor