Intel Core i9-11900K Benchmark, Test and specs

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The Intel Core i9-11900K was released in Q1/2021 and has 8 cores. The processor can process 16 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket LGA 1200. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core i9-11900K achieved a result of 1,878 points (single-core) or 11,645 points (multi-core).
Intel Core i9-11900K

At a glance

Name: Intel Core i9-11900K
Family: Intel Core i9 (81)
CPU group: Intel Core i 11000 (22)
Architecture: Rocket Lake S
Technology: 14 nm
Segment: Desktop
Generation: 11
Predecessor: Intel Core i9-10900K
Successor: Intel Core i9-12900K

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-11900K has 8 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-11900K is 3.50 GHz (5.30 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads: 8 / 16
Core architecture: normal
Cores: 8x Cypress Cove
Hyperthreading / SMT: Yes
Overclocking: Yes
Frequency: 3.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 5.30 GHz
Turbo Frequency (8 Cores): 4.80 GHz

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The Intel Core i9-11900K has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Core i9-11900K has the Intel UHD Graphics 750 installed, which has 32 streaming multiprocessors (256 shaders).

GPU name: Intel UHD Graphics 750
GPU frequency: 0.35 GHz
GPU (Turbo): 1.30 GHz
Compute units: 32
Shader: 256
Hardware Raytracing: No
Release date: Q1/2021
Max. displays: 3
Generation: 12
Direct X: 12
Technology: 14 nm
Max. GPU Memory: 64 GB
Frame Generation: No

Hardware codec support

Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit): Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): Decode / Encode
h264: Decode / Encode
VP8: Decode
VP9: Decode / Encode
AV1: Decode
AVC: Decode / Encode
VC-1: Decode
JPEG: Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Core i9-11900K supports a maximum of 128 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 51.2 GB/s.

Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
DDR4-3200
51.2 GB/s
Max. Memory: 128 GB
Memory channels: 2 (Dual Channel)
ECC: No
PCIe: 4.0 x 20
PCIe Bandwidth: 39.4 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i9-11900K has a TDP of 125 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP): 125 W
TDP (PL2): 251 W / 56 s
TDP up: --
TDP down: 95 W
Tjunction max.: 100 °C

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i9-11900K is made in 14 nm and has 20.00 MB cache.

Technology: 14 nm
Chip design: Monolithic
Socket: LGA 1200
L2-Cache: 4.00 MB
L3-Cache: 16.00 MB
AES-NI: Yes
Operating systems: Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Release date: Q1/2021
Release price: 539 $
Part Number: --
Documents: Technical data sheet

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Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i9-11900K have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.


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 i3-14100 Intel Core i3-14100
4C 8T @ 4.70 GHz
1742
Intel Core i3-14100F Intel Core i3-14100F
4C 8T @ 4.70 GHz
1742
Intel Core i5-12490F Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz
1729
Intel Core i9-11900K Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz
1686
Intel Core i9-11900KF Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz
1686
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D
6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz
1685
Intel Core i3-12100F Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz
1658

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 i9-10850K Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz
16820
Intel Core i5-13490F Intel Core i5-13490F
10C 16T @ 4.20 GHz
16572
AMD Ryzen 9 3900 AMD Ryzen 9 3900
12C 24T @ 3.10 GHz
16555
Intel Core i9-11900K Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz
16211
Intel Core i9-11900KF Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz
16211
Intel Core i5-14400 Intel Core i5-14400
10C 16T @ 2.50 GHz
16074
Intel Core i5-14400F Intel Core i5-14400F
10C 16T @ 2.50 GHz
16074

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 i3-14100 Intel Core i3-14100
4C 8T @ 4.70 GHz
2498
Intel Core i7-12700 Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz
2497
Intel Core i7-12700F Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz
2497
Intel Core i9-11900K Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz
2491
Intel Core i5-13600 Intel Core i5-13600
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz
2488
Intel Core i9-12900TE Intel Core i9-12900TE
16C 24T @ 4.80 GHz
2481
AMD Ryzen 5 7400F AMD Ryzen 5 7400F
6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz
2473

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.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz
13100
Intel Core i5-14500T Intel Core i5-14500T
14C 20T @ 1.70 GHz
12754
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 5.30 GHz
12714
Intel Core i9-11900K Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz
12679
Intel Core i7-13700TE Intel Core i7-13700TE
16C 24T @ 3.70 GHz
12470
Intel Core i7-12700 Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz
12448
Intel Core i7-12700F Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz
12448

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 i7-13700T Intel Core i7-13700T
16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz
1916
Intel Xeon E-2378G Intel Xeon E-2378G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz
1908
Intel Core i7-13700TE Intel Core i7-13700TE
16C 24T @ 4.80 GHz
1893
Intel Core i9-11900K Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz
1878
Intel Core i9-11900KF Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz
1878
Intel Core i9-12900T Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz
1878
Intel Core i5-14500 Intel Core i5-14500
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz
1877

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 Xeon Silver 4310 Intel Xeon Silver 4310
12C 24T @ 2.10 GHz
11658
Intel Core i7-12700 Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz
11650
Intel Core i7-12700F Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz
11650
Intel Core i9-11900K Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz
11645
Intel Core i9-11900KF Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz
11645
Intel Xeon Gold 6146 Intel Xeon Gold 6146
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz
11642
Intel Xeon Gold 6132 Intel Xeon Gold 6132
14C 28T @ 2.90 GHz
11642

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 i3-13100 Intel Core i3-13100
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz
677
Intel Core i5-12400 Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz
664
Intel Core i5-12400F Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz
664
Intel Core i9-11900K Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz
650
Intel Core i9-11900KF Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz
650
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz
647
Intel Core i9-10900K Intel Core i9-10900K
10C 20T @ 5.30 GHz
645

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 i9-10900 Intel Core i9-10900
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz
6378
Intel Xeon Gold 6148 Intel Xeon Gold 6148
20C 40T @ 3.00 GHz
6342
Intel Core i9-10850K Intel Core i9-10850K
10C 20T @ 4.80 GHz
6318
Intel Core i9-11900K Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz
6187
Intel Core i9-11900KF Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz
6187
Intel Core i5-13400 Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 4.10 GHz
6055
Intel Core i5-13400F Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 3.90 GHz
6055

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 i5-11500B Intel Core i5-11500B
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU) @ 1.45 GHz
742
Intel Core i5-12600T Intel Core i5-12600T
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.45 GHz
742
AMD FX-7600P AMD FX-7600P
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri) @ 0.72 GHz
702
Intel Core i9-11900K Intel Core i9-11900K
Intel UHD Graphics 750 @ 1.30 GHz
666
Intel Core i9-11900 Intel Core i9-11900
Intel UHD Graphics 750 @ 1.30 GHz
666
Intel Core i9-11900T Intel Core i9-11900T
Intel UHD Graphics 750 @ 1.30 GHz
666
Intel Core i7-11700K Intel Core i7-11700K
Intel UHD Graphics 750 @ 1.30 GHz
666

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 i5-12600K Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz
249
Intel Core i5-12600KF Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz
249
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz
246
Intel Core i9-11900K Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz
243
Intel Core i9-11900KF Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz
243
Intel Core i9-10900KF Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 4.90 GHz
240
Intel Core i9-10900K Intel Core i9-10900K
10C 20T @ 4.90 GHz
240

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 i5-14400 Intel Core i5-14400
10C 16T @ 2.50 GHz
25715
Intel Core i5-14400F Intel Core i5-14400F
10C 16T @ 2.50 GHz
25715
Intel Xeon Gold 6150 Intel Xeon Gold 6150
18C 36T @ 3.20 GHz
25489
Intel Core i9-11900K Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz
25385
Intel Core i9-11900KF Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz
25385
Intel Core i9-9920X Intel Core i9-9920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz
25301
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz
25010

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 i3-14100 Intel Core i3-14100
4C 8T @ 4.70 GHz
730
Intel Core i3-14100F Intel Core i3-14100F
4C 8T @ 4.70 GHz
730
Intel Core i5-12490F Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz
730
Intel Core i9-11900K Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz
676
Intel Core i5-13400F Intel Core i5-13400F
10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz
674
Intel Core i5-13400 Intel Core i5-13400
10C 16T @ 4.60 GHz
674
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz
671

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 i5-14400 Intel Core i5-14400
10C 16T @ 2.50 GHz
6631
Intel Core i5-14400F Intel Core i5-14400F
10C 16T @ 2.50 GHz
6631
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz
6554
Intel Core i9-11900K Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz
6539
Intel Core i9-9920X Intel Core i9-9920X
12C 24T @ 3.50 GHz
6483
Intel Core i9-11900KF Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz
6455
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz
6420

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 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 i5-13500 Intel Core i5-13500
14C 20T @ 4.80 GHz
272
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz
270
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz
270
Intel Core i9-11900K Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz
262
Intel Core i9-11900KF Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz
262
Intel Core i7-12700 Intel Core i7-12700
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz
259
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz
258

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 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 Xeon E5-2698 v3 Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3
16C 32T @ 3.00 GHz
2544
Intel Core i9-10900 Intel Core i9-10900
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz
2541
Intel Core i9-10900F Intel Core i9-10900F
10C 20T @ 4.60 GHz
2541
Intel Core i9-11900K Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz
2515
Intel Core i9-11900KF Intel Core i9-11900KF
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz
2515
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 5.30 GHz
2510
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz
2477

Benchmarks


Description of the processor

The Intel Core i9-11900K is an 8-core processor, so it has 2 CPU cores less than its direct predecessor, the Intel Core i9-10900K. Intel has given the Intel Core i9-11900K a new architecture so that it is hardly slower (and even faster in some situations such as single-core load).

The base frequency of the processor is 3.5 GHz. When only one CPU core is loaded, the Intel Core i9-11900K can increase the frequency up to 5.3 GHz. 4.8 GHz is still possible if several cores are used to full capacity.

"Rocket Lake" is a backport on Intels old 14 nm production line. Actually, the architecture was developed for the 10 nm production. However, Intel still does not have enough capacity in the 10 nm lines, so that the desktop processors will still be manufactured in 14 nm in 2021. AMD has arrived at 7 nm, Apple with the M1 even at 5 nm. Nevertheless, Intel has its 14 nm production very well under control, which is also shown by the high clock frequencies of the Intel Core i9-11900K. Only the efficiency suffers a lot from the rough production.

In contrast, the Intel Core i9-11900K does surprisingly well in benchmarks and can compete with AMD and Apple under load on just one CPU core. In multi-core load scenarios, however, the processor has to admit defeat by AMDs 12 and 16 core processors.

The new desktop processors are finally allowed to use new iGPUs. The Intel XE graphics is a completely new development and has little in common with the old Intel UHD graphics cores. The iGPU is, however, pretty much reduced in the desktop processors from Intel, since Intel strongly limits the number of execution units here. The iGPU is currently not suitable for games, even in the form of the Intel XE. The mobile processors of the "Tiger Lake" architecture have the same graphics, but they can use significantly more execution units.



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