Intel Core i7-11700F vs Intel Core i9-10900F

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Intel Core i7-11700F or Intel Core i7-11700F – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-11700F features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-11700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i9-10900F features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10900F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-11700F Name Intel Core i9-10900F
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i9
11 Generation 10
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-11700F has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-11700F is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-10900F has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900F is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.2 GHz.
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
16 Threads 20
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 10
8x Cores 10x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-11700F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-10900F does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-11700F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-10900F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2020
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Rocket Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
298 $ Release price 422 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 2.8 GHz
20233
20233
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
20144
20144

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 2.8 GHz
10780
10780
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
9910
9910

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 2.8 GHz
10744
10744
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
9872
9872

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
9387
9387
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 2.8 GHz
8972
8972

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 2.8 GHz
6751
6751
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
5837
5837

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 2.8 GHz
5912
5912
Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
5472
5472

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
2196
2196
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 2.8 GHz
1662
1662

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
1721
1721
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 2.8 GHz
1379
1379

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
1545
1545
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 2.8 GHz
1354
1354

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700F
8C 16T @ 2.5 GHz
589
589
Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 2.8 GHz
529
529