Intel Core i9-11900KF | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-11900KF and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2024. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (4) |
Intel Core i 11000 (22) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (4) |
11 | Generation | 1 |
Rocket Lake S | Architecture | Oryon |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-10900KF | Predecessor | -- |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) clocks with 1.00 GHz (4.20 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
8 | Cores | 12 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 1.00 GHz |
5.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
4.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU @ 45 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 | Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus |
GPU frequency | 1.20 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.2 |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus |
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 |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 133.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5X-8448 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 133.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | 42.00 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) is 23 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 23 W |
251 W @ 56 s | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 80 W |
95 W | TDP down | 12 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-11900KF has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) is at 42.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
14 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1200 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10/11 (ARM), Linux |
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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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900KF
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
Qualcomm Adreno X Elite/Plus @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 1.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-11900KF | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) |
Unknown | Unknown |