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Intel Core i9-11900K

Intel Core i9-11900K

Intel Core i9-11900K is a Desktop processor from Intel. It began to be released in March 2021. The CPU belongs to the Rocket Lake family. It has a frequency of 3.5 GHz. The processor has 8 cores and 16 threads. And the processor is also made using 14 nm technology. Its characteristics, as well as benchmark results, are presented in more detail below.

Top Desktop CPU: 105

Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
March 2021
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
i9-11900K
Code Name
Rocket Lake

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
8
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
16
Performance-cores
8
Performance-core Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
?
Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
5.3 GHz
L1 Cache
64K per core
L2 Cache
512K per core
L3 Cache
16MB shared
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
LGA-1200
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
14 nm
TDP
125 W
Max. Operating Temperature
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Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
100 °C

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4-3200
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
128GB
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
True

Passmark CPU

Single Core
3520
Multi Core
25320

Performance

Integer Math
Multi Core
90.2 GOps/Sec
Floating Point Math
Multi Core
53.2 GOps/Sec
Find Prime Numbers
Multi Core
69 M Primes/Sec
Random String Sorting
Multi Core
38.3 M Strings/Sec
Data Encryption
Multi Core
16.3 GB/Sec
Data Compression
Multi Core
334.2 MB/Sec
Physics
Multi Core
1064 Frames/Sec
Extended Instructions
Multi Core
23.7 B Matrices/Sec
Single Thread
Multi Core
3.5 GOps/Sec
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Cinebench R23

Single Core
1612
Multi Core
15500

Geekbench 6

Single Core
2389
Multi Core
11295

Geekbench 5

Single Core
1800
Multi Core
9389

Blender

210

Compared to Other CPU

28%
39%
87%
Better then 28% CPU over the past year
Better then 39% CPU over the past 3 years
Better then 87% CPU

SiliconCat Rating

105
Ranks 105 among Desktop CPU on our website
257
Ranks 257 among all CPU on our website
Cinebench R23 Single Core
Core i9-14900KF
Intel, October 2023
2420
Ryzen 7 8840U
AMD, December 2023
1806
Core i9-11900K
Intel, March 2021
1612
Core i7-9800X
Intel, October 2018
1275
Core i7-6850K
Intel, May 2016
998
Cinebench R23 Multi Core
M4 Ultra
Apple, May 2025
44308
Core i9-9960X
Intel, October 2018
17626
Core i9-11900K
Intel, March 2021
15500
Core i5-11400
Intel, March 2021
9844
Ryzen 3 3200G
AMD, July 2019
3274
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Core Ultra 7 256V
Intel, October 2024
2737
M2
Apple, June 2022
2549
Core i9-11900K
Intel, March 2021
2389
Core i3-12100F
Intel, January 2022
2275
Core i3-13100E
Intel, January 2023
2179
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Ryzen 9 7845HX
AMD, January 2023
13666
Core i9-10980XE
Intel, October 2019
12266
Core i9-11900K
Intel, March 2021
11295
Xeon W-3335
Intel, July 2021
10557
Core i7-12700E
Intel, January 2022
9790
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Ryzen 9 7945HX3D
AMD, July 2023
2102
Core i9-12900TE
Intel, January 2022
1927
Core i9-11900K
Intel, March 2021
1800
Core i7-12850HX
Intel, May 2022
1728
Core i5-12400
Intel, January 2022
1648
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Core i7-13620H
Intel, January 2023
9950
Core i9-11900K
Intel, March 2021
9389
Core i9-9900KS
Intel, October 2019
8743
Ryzen 7 5700
AMD, April 2022
8322
Passmark CPU Single Core
Core i5-13500TE
Intel, January 2023
3711
Core i7-13705H
Intel, January 2023
3607
Core i9-11900K
Intel, March 2021
3520
3354
Passmark CPU Multi Core
Ryzen 7 5800X
AMD, November 2020
27907
M2 Max
Apple, January 2023
26645
Core i9-11900K
Intel, March 2021
25320
Xeon Gold 6140
Intel, July 2017
24445
23142
Blender
Xeon w9-3495X
Intel, February 2023
1142
Core i9-9980XE
Intel, October 2018
299
Core i9-11900K
Intel, March 2021
210
Xeon E5-2683 v3
Intel, September 2014
140
Opteron 6380
AMD, November 2012
52