Intel Core i7-11700KF vs Intel Core i9-11900
54.4Single-core54.7
45.6Multi-core43.8
47.4Gamingspec-based48.6
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700KF3 spec wins — Intel Core i9-11900
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-11700KF scores 48.7 against 48.3 for Intel Core i9-11900. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-11700KF edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700KF
- 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $374 vs $439
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-11900
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700KF | Intel Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700KF | Intel Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+44% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700KF | Intel Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700KF | Intel Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700KF | Intel Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700KF | Intel Core i9-11900 |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 23,731+6%Top 48% | 22,347Top 49% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,358Top 50% | 3,372Top 49% |
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