11700k is solid. I feel when comparing all the CPU's in the same tiers, it's splitting hairs (even between Intel & AMD).

do not get cml. 8th-10th gen cpu are all flawed. its broken. get a 11700k and a good xoc board, apex or dark. get dr bdie kits. 4000c16-16 kits. also most of the info on the internet is wrong. dont trust everybody and every info. not everyone knows what they are talking abt.(dr-2x16) 

and dont trust the benchmarks either. its hard to get real/true info in this world. 

Thank you everyone for your comments and feedback. I appreciate all of you taking the time to respond. 

Any reason not looking at the i9-10850K?  I am having the same debate as MsKrissie.