Intel Core i7-11700K vs Intel Core i9-9900K
47.9Single-core40.4
46.8Multi-core41.2
47.4Gaming47.4
11 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K1 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-11700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+8) and Multi-core (+6). Intel Core i9-9900K 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 i7-11700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 48 vs 40
- Stronger Multi-core score: 47 vs 41
- 111% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 119 W
- 100% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 95 W+24% |
| Max turbo power | 251 W+111% | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz+8% | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+5%Top 46% | 1,720Top 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,600+9%Top 42% | 8,800Top 46% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,550+21%Top 42% | 1,280Top 62% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,000+21%Top 36% | 12,400Top 45% |
| PassMark | 24,700+33%Top 39% | 18,600Top 53% |
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