Intel Core i9-9900KF vs Intel Core i9-11900KF

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i9-9900KF or Intel Core i9-9900KF – 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 i9-9900KF features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-9900KF Name Intel Core i9-11900KF
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i9
9 Generation 11
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 11000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9900KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9900KF is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.3 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
16 Threads 16
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 8
8x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9900KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-11900KF does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU frequency --
-- Release date --
-- Direct X --
GPU name
-- Technology --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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.
-- AVC --
-- VC-1 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- 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 42.7 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 51.2 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
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 125 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
None TDP down 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-9900KF 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 i9-11900KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2019 Release date Q1/2021
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Rocket Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1200
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
600 $ Release price 513 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
25385
25385
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
18702
18702

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
16211
16211
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
12812
12812

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
11645
11645
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8779
8779

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
11170
11170
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
11095
11095

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
11167
11167
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8182
8182

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
6455
6455
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
5564
5564

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
6187
6187
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
4995
4995

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
2515
2515
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
2245
2245

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
2349
2349
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1650
1650

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
1878
1878
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1342
1342

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
1686
1686
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1294
1294

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
650
650
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
518
518

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
262
262
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
219
219

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
243
243
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
171
171