Intel Core i9-11900F vs Intel Core i9-11900

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Intel Core i9-11900F or Intel Core i9-11900F – 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 i9-11900F 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 i9-11900F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i9-11900 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i9-11900, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i9-11900F Name Intel Core i9-11900
11 Generation 11
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i9
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 11000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-11900F has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-11900F 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 i9-11900 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-11900 is 2.5 GHz
5.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
8x Cores 8x
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
16 Threads 16
normal Core architecture normal
8 CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-11900F does not have integrated 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.
-- Execution units 32
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 750
-- Direct X 12
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
-- Generation 12
-- Release date Q1/2021
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Shaders 256
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 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.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-11900F 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 i9-11900 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
4.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Rocket Lake S Architecture Rocket Lake S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
422 $ Release price 439 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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