11700 or 10700K
11700 or 10700K
The updated 11700 (non K) is marginally more expensive than the 10700K in my area. Is it a better choice for a new PC? It's intended solely for productivity, not for discrete GPUs. There aren't many benchmarks comparing the 11th vs 10th generation non K models. I'm getting decent cooling either way, so I might overclock if I choose the K version.
Overclocking could boost performance, adding around $100 for a good cooler and a Z590 board. A better choice without extra cost might be an 11700 with a B560. If your needs are simpler, a 3700 series or budget GPU could work well.
10850k is roughly 32 dollars higher than 11700. That’s 46 dollars more than 10700k. I checked several 3xxx AMD options, but I believe combining the cost of a budget GPU—needed for a 4k screen plus shipping since it's used—I could achieve better performance for the price with an Intel CPU and integrated graphics. I also don’t have a set budget, but I thought the 10700k price aligns with what I’m aiming to spend while getting a solid CPU. The availability of the 11700 made me consider whether paying a bit more would be worthwhile.