Intel Core i5-12490F vs Intel Core i9-11900F
62.7Single-core55.9
41.3Multi-core43.4
50.2Gamingspec-based48.6
6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12490F4 spec wins — Intel Core i9-11900F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12490F wins this desktop processor face-off, 50 to 48.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+7). Intel Core i9-11900F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12490F
- Stronger single-core score: 63 vs 56
- 29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm
- 25% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 16 MB
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- 20% higher Base clock: 3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-11900F
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 13% higher Boost clock: 5.2 GHz vs 4.6 GHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12490F | Intel Core i9-11900F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 117 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12490F | Intel Core i9-11900F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3 GHz+20% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.2 GHz+13% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | — |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+25% | 16 MB |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12490F | Intel Core i9-11900F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12490F | Intel Core i9-11900F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12490F | Intel Core i9-11900F |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 20,315Bottom 46% | 22,034+8%Top 50% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,687+8%Top 40% | 3,419Top 49% |
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