Update – 30/03/2021 – The 30th has arrived, which Intel 11th Gen CPU are you trying to pick up?
Update – 25/03/2021 – Release day for the Intel i7-11700(K) is now under a week away, can they compete?
Update – 22/03/2021 – Added Newegg listings for the upcoming Intel Core i7-11700(K) release.
Update – 17/03/2021 –Intel Has officially announced the Intel 11th Gen processors, more specifically the i7. The 11700K is set to be released on the 30th of March. We see 8 cores and 16 threads as expected and retailers in the UK and US are now starting to show pricing and pre order options for the Intel 11th Gen i7 SKUs.
As the competition in PC hardware continues to heat up, it has never been a more exciting time for gamers. The upcoming Rocket Lake processors could put the pressure back on AMD after the company undoubtedly took the lead in the CPU race with their Ryzen 5000 series. In this article, we are going to be looking at where to buy the Intel Core i7-11700(K), a popular model for high-end gamers in the past.
If you are still wondering what exactly is the Intel Core i7-11700 and i7-11700K are then don’t worry, we will be taking a look at the specifications, release dates, prices, pre order options, and, of course, where you can buy one.
i7-11700 & i7-11700K Specifications
Intel Core i7-11700 –
Base Clock – 2.5 GHz
Max Boost – 4.9 GHz
65 TDP
8/16 threads
Intel Core i7-11700K –
Base Clock – 3.6 GHz
Max Boost – 5 GHz
125 TDP
8/16 threads
The new Rocket Lake lineup is expected to use the same LGA 1200 socket as the 10th-generation.
We now have an official release date for the i7-11700 & i7-11700K, with being released alongside the other two main SKUs on the 30th of March 2021.
Intel i7-11700(K) Price & Pre Order
Retailers are now starting to show prices and pre order options for the Intel Core i7-11700 & Core i7-11700, we can see that the unlocked i7 variant is set to be around $420, while the locked i7 will cost around $370.
Where To Buy Intel Core i7-11700(K) - US
We are going to be listing all the Intel i7-11700 & i7-11700K where to buy links for the major retailers in the US below. Due to recent events, stock levels will likely be lower than normal – meaning, you’ll have to get in early if you want to secure a Rocket Lake CPU.
Intel i7-11700 & i7-11700K CPU Listings, Pre Order, & Prices – Amazon US
UK retailers aren’t listing the Intel i7-11700 & i7-11700K just yet but when the links go live we will be bringing every where to buy option right here.
Major retailers in Canada are yet to post Intel i7-11700 & i7-11700K listings live yet. However, you can rest assured that when they do, we’ll have all the best places linked below.
Intel i7-11700 & i7-11700K CPU Listings, Pre Order, & Prices – Amazon CA
Whether you’re a gamer or not, if you are looking at where to buy an i7-11700 or 11700K, you’ve come to the right place. We will be continually checking for the latest news on release dates, news, price, and of course product listings until these grace our shelves.
Summary Shaun has been working with WePC for nearly 5 years now, becoming a Product & Affiliate Editor in 2021. He started off writing gaming PC content and PC case reviews, but quickly moved into a more editor-based role covering a wider range of topics. Shaun has multiple qualifications in I.T and Computer Science A big fan of PC gaming and all the hardware involved. Everything from graphics cards to gaming mice, Shaun's your man. Experience Shaun first took an interest in PC gaming back in the mid-2000s, moving from the console. With a keen interest in I.T, Shaun began studying various computer-related courses over his time in higher education. After college and university, Shaun began building gaming PCs professionally, before finally picking up an editorial role at BGFG. Shaun has been with the company now for nearly 5 years, helping expand the site in several different avenues but always keeping a close eye on PC hardware. Education BA: Web Development B-Tech: Information Technology A Levels: Business Studies, I.T, D & T
