Intel Core i9-11900KF vs Intel Core i9-10900KF

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i9-11900KF or Intel Core i9-11900KF – 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 i9-11900KF 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 i9-11900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i9-10900KF 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 i9-10900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 10000
11 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-11900KF Name Intel Core i9-10900KF
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-11900KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-11900KF is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-10900KF has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900KF is 3.7 GHz
16 Threads 20
8x Cores 10x
8 CPU Cores 10
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
5.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.3 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-11900KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-10900KF does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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.
95 W TDP down 95 W
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-11900KF 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 i9-10900KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2020
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
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
513 $ Release price 472 $
Rocket Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
16.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
25385
25385
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
22978
22978

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
16211
16211
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
15945
15945

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
12214
12214
Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
11170
11170

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
11645
11645
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
11344
11344

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
11167
11167
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
10634
10634

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
7381
7381
Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
6455
6455

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
6419
6419
Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
6187
6187

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
2668
2668
Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
2515
2515

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
2349
2349
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1864
1864

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
1878
1878
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1417
1417

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
1686
1686
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1382
1382

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
650
650
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
645
645

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
262
262
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
232
232

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
243
243
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
240
240