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Intel Core i9-11900KF | Apple M4 (10-CPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-11900KF and the Apple M4 (10-CPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-11900KF 8 core processor released in Q1/2021 with the Apple M4 (10-CPU) which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2024. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 11000 (22) | CPU group | Apple M4 (2) |
11 | Generation | 4 |
Rocket Lake S | Architecture | M4 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-10900KF | Predecessor | Apple M3 |
Intel Core i9-12900KF | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-11900KF is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (5.30 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The Apple M4 (10-CPU) clocks with 0.70 GHz (4.41 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF | Characteristic | Apple M4 (10-CPU) |
8 | Cores | 10 |
16 | Threads | 10 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz (5.30 GHz) | A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.41 GHz) 4x P-Core |
-- | B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.85 GHz) 6x E-Core |
NPU AI performanceThe 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. |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF | Characteristic | Apple M4 (10-CPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 38 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M4 (10 Core) |
GPU frequency | -- | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 3 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 160 |
-- | Shader | 1280 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 24 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M4 (10 Core) |
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 |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-11900KF, while the Apple M4 (10-CPU) supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 120.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF | Characteristic | Apple M4 (10-CPU) |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5X-7500 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | 22.00 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-11900KF has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the Apple M4 (10-CPU) is 22 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF | Characteristic | Apple M4 (10-CPU) |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 22 W |
251 W @ 56 s | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
95 W | TDP down | 15 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-11900KF has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Apple M4 (10-CPU) is at 22.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF | Characteristic | Apple M4 (10-CPU) |
14 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation, AVX2, SME |
LGA 1200 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q2/2024 |
513 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 4.41 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF | Apple M4 (10-CPU) |
Unknown | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024) [1-2 TB] |