Intel Core i9-11900 vs Intel Core i9-11900T

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Intel Core i9-11900 or Intel Core i9-11900 – 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 i9-11900 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 i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-11900, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i9-11900T features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i9-11900T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
11 Generation 11
Intel Core i9-11900 Name Intel Core i9-11900T
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 11000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-11900 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-11900 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-11900T has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-11900T is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
8x Cores 8x
16 Threads 16
8 CPU Cores 8
5.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-11900 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-11900 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i9-11900T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-11900T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 750, which has 256 texture shaders
12 Generation 12
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
12 Direct X 12
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32 Execution units 32
Intel UHD Graphics 750 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 750
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 256
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
 
 

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.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
None TDP down 25 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-11900 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 i9-11900T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Rocket Lake S Architecture Rocket Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
439 $ Release price 439 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
 
 

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