The Intel Core i5-11600K wins in 9 out of 14 comparable specs, with 2 ties. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (200% better).
Core i7-7700K wins in 3 specs (Max Turbo Power: 59% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core i5-11600K if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Core i7-7700K if max turbo power matters more to you.
