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Intel Core i9-11900F vs Intel Core i7-11700K

Last updated: 2024-09-09

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Intel Core i9-11900F		Intel Core i7-11700K
CPU comparison Intel Core i9-11900F or Intel Core i7-11700K - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results. The Intel Core i9-11900F has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.20 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-11900F was released in Q1/2021. The Intel Core i7-11700K has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-11700K was released in Q1/2021.

Intel Core i9 (80)	Family	Intel Core i7 (299)
Intel Core i 11000 (22)	CPU group	Intel Core i 11000 (22)
11	Generation	11
Rocket Lake S	Architecture	Rocket Lake S
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
Intel Core i9-10900F	Predecessor	Intel Core i7-10700K
Intel Core i9-12900F	Successor	Intel Core i7-12700K

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 2.50 GHz (5.20 GHz) while the Intel Core i7-11700K has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-11700K is at 3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz).
Intel Core i9-11900F	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-11700K
8	Cores	8
16	Threads	16
normal	Core architecture	normal
Yes	Hyperthreading	Yes
No	Overclocking ?	Yes
2.50 GHz	Frequency	3.60 GHz
5.20 GHz	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	5.00 GHz
3.80 GHz	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	4.50 GHz


NPU AI performance The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
Intel Core i9-11900F	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-11700K
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) The Intel Core i9-11900F or Intel Core i7-11700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
no iGPU	GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 750
	GPU frequency	0.35 GHz
--	GPU (Turbo)	1.30 GHz
--	GPU Generation	12
	Technology	14 nm
	Max. displays	3
--	Compute units	32
--	Shader	256
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
--	Max. GPU Memory	64 GB
--	DirectX Version	12

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.
no iGPU	GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 750
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	Decode / Encode
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	Decode / Encode
No	Codec h264	Decode / Encode
No	Codec VP9	Decode / Encode
No	Codec VP8	Decode
No	Codec AV1	Decode
No	Codec AVC	Decode / Encode
No	Codec VC-1	Decode
No	Codec JPEG	Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i9-11900F can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-11700K supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s.
Intel Core i9-11900F	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-11700K
DDR4-3200	Memory	DDR4-3200
128 GB	Max. Memory	128 GB
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
51.2 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	51.2 GB/s
No	ECC	No
4.00 MB	L2 Cache	4.00 MB
16.00 MB	L3 Cache	16.00 MB
4.0	PCIe version	4.0
20	PCIe lanes	20
39.4 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	39.4 GB/s
Thermal Management The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-11900F is 65 W, while the Intel Core i7-11700K has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.
Intel Core i9-11900F	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-11700K
65 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	125 W
224 W @ 56 s	TDP (PL2)	251 W @ 56 s
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	95 W
100 °C	Tjunction max.	100 °C
Technical details The Intel Core i9-11900F is manufactured in 14 nm and has 20.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i7-11700K is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 20.00 MB cache.

Intel Core i9-11900F	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-11700K
14 nm	Technology	14 nm
Monolithic	Chip design	Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit)	Instruction set (ISA)	x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512	ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
LGA 1200	Socket	LGA 1200
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d	Virtualization	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q1/2021	Release date	Q1/2021
422 $	Release price	374 $

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i9-11900F (99%)

Intel Core i7-11700K (98%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 4 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i9-11900F (95%)

Intel Core i7-11700K (100%)

Price-performance ratio

Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.


	Intel Core i9-11900F Geekbench 6 MT: 10,040 / 422 $	23.79
	Intel Core i7-11700K Geekbench 6 MT: 10,731 / 374 $	28.69

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i9-11900F 8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz	1630 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-11700K 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	1547 (95%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i9-11900F 8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz	2148 (97%)
	Intel Core i7-11700K 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	2213 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i9-11900F 8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz	10040 (94%)
	Intel Core i7-11700K 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	10731 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i9-11900F 8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz	1831 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-11700K 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	1794 (98%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i9-11900F 8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz	9674 (90%)
	Intel Core i7-11700K 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	10765 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i9-11900F 8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz	22830 (94%)
	Intel Core i7-11700K 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	24332 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i9-11900F 8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz	6265 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-11700K 8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz	6283 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	Intel Core i9-11900F 8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-11700K 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	92 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	Intel Core i9-11900F 8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-11700K 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	806 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i9-11900F 8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-11700K 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	14732 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i9-11900F 8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-11700K 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	612 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i9-11900F 8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-11700K 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	5709 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Core i9-11900F @ 0.00 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-11700K Intel UHD Graphics 750 @ 1.30 GHz	666 (100%)

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.


	Intel Core i9-11900F 8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-11700K 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	215 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i9-11900F 8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-11700K 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	642 (100%)

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