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Square green processor with gold contacts and silver heat spreader, model i7-11700KF visible on top

Intel

Intel Core i7-11700KF 3.6 GHz desktop processor

SKU CH-C8F7-KYJEH

Eight-core desktop CPU with sixteen threads, 3.6 GHz base and 5.0 GHz boost clocks in a 125 W package

  • Processors TypeDesktop
  • 8 cores and 16 threads handle demanding workloads
  • Base frequency of 3.6 GHz with boost up to 5.0 GHz
  • 125 W TDP balances performance and power draw
  • Built on Intel 11th Gen Rocket Lake architecture
  • FCLGA1200 socket fits compatible motherboards

Core i7-11700KF 8-core desktop processor

The Intel Core i7-11700KF is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop CPU built on the Rocket Lake architecture. It runs at a 3.6 GHz base frequency and can reach 5.0 GHz maximum turbo. The processor has a 125W TDP and uses the FCLGA1200 socket. It is supplied as a clean pull unit tested to OEM specifications.

Suited to high-frequency workloads.

This processor suits builders who want high single-thread speed for gaming or lightly threaded applications and who have a discrete graphics card. Buyers who need integrated graphics for troubleshooting or systems without a separate GPU cannot use this KF model. Systems that cannot accommodate a 125W thermal solution or that require a manufacturer warranty should also look elsewhere.

125W TDP defines cooling and power requirements

The 125W TDP is the key specification that determines whether this CPU fits a given build. The cooler and power delivery must be rated for at least this thermal output. The FCLGA1200 socket and Rocket Lake architecture set the platform constraints, so the motherboard must explicitly support 11th Generation Intel Core processors.

Highlights

  • 8 cores and 16 threads handle demanding workloads
  • Base frequency of 3.6 GHz with boost up to 5.0 GHz
  • 125 W TDP balances performance and power draw
  • Built on Intel 11th Gen Rocket Lake architecture
  • FCLGA1200 socket fits compatible motherboards

Specifications

BrandIntel
Processors TypeDesktop
SeriesRocket Lake
ModelSRKNN

Questions about this item

How can I verify the Core i7-11700KF is running at its 5.0 GHz boost clock after installation?

Open Task Manager or a hardware monitor such as HWInfo and run a sustained load; the active cores should report speeds up to 5.0 GHz when thermal headroom allows.

What comes with the SRKNN processor and what must I purchase separately?

The tray CPU arrives without a stock cooler, so a compatible LGA 1200 cooler and thermal paste are required additions.

Should I choose the 11700KF or a version with integrated graphics for my build?

Pick the KF model when a discrete graphics card is already planned; otherwise select a non-KF variant to use the onboard GPU.

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