https://wccftech.com/intel-core-i7-11700k-rocket-lake-desktop-cpu-performance-leaks-out-slower-than-amd-ryzen-7-5800x/ > 11th Gen Intel Core desktop processors (code-named "Rocket Lake-S") will deliver inceased performance and speeds. They will launch in the first quarter of 2021. (Credit: Intel Corporation) > A full performance preview of the Intel Core i7-11700K 8 Core Rocket Lake Desktop CPU has been posted by Lab501. The preview is based on an engineering sample that is close to the retail unit & was compared against several existing Intel Core and AMD Ryzen CPUs.