Intel
Core i9-11900K
Core i9
Current Price
$279.00
MSRP: $539.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
(Consumer CPUs only)
#93
of 234
Overall Rank
#110
of 251
Value Rank
#138
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251
Core Specifications
Cores
8
Threads
16
Base Clock
3.5 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
5.3 GHz
Socket
LGA1200
Lithography
14nm
Cache
L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
512 KB per core
L3 Cache
16 MB (shared)
Power & Thermal
TDP
125W
Base Power
125W
Max Turbo Power
251W
Memory Support
Memory Types
DDR4
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No
Platform & Connectivity
PCIe Version
4.0
PCIe Lanes
20
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 750
Closest Competitors by Performance
Core i9-10900KF11,847
Core i9-10900K11,839
Core i9-11900K (Selected)11,651
Ryzen 5 760011,463
Core i9-11900KF11,346
Quick Stats
Generation
11th Gen
Release Date
3/30/2021 - 4 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop
Performance Scores
Overall
11651Measured against consumer CPUs only
Value41.8
Efficiency93.2
Benchmark Scores
Cinebench R23 Single1,850
Cinebench R23 Multi15,850
Geekbench 6 Single2,406
Geekbench 6 Multi11,147
PassMark26,780
Console Comparison
Comparison based on overall performance score calculated from multi-core benchmarks. Console CPUs are optimized for gaming workloads.
Core i9-11900K
100%100%
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
85%85%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
80%80%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
15%PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
14%Notes
The Core i9-11900K features 8 cores and 16 threads on Intel's Rocket Lake architecture, representing a controversial generation that increased IPC but reduced core counts from 10th gen. Boosting up to 5.3 GHz with unlocked multiplier, it delivered strong single-threaded performance and gaming capabilities. This CPU introduced PCIe 4.0 to Intel's mainstream platform but faced criticism for higher power consumption and fewer cores than its predecessor. While capable for gaming, it's generally considered less desirable than 10th gen or 12th gen alternatives. Suitable for users who prioritize high frequencies and found competitive pricing.