Intel Core i9-11900K vs Intel Core i9-11900KF
56.3Single-core58.3
46.8Multi-core46.5
49.2Gamingspec-based49.2
1 spec wins — Intel Core i9-11900K1 spec wins — Intel Core i9-11900KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i9-11900K scores 50.3 against 50.8 for Intel Core i9-11900KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-11900KF edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-11900K | Intel Core i9-11900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-11900K | Intel Core i9-11900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-11900K | Intel Core i9-11900KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-11900K | Intel Core i9-11900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-11900K | Intel Core i9-11900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-11900K | Intel Core i9-11900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,640Bottom 48% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,669Top 49% | — |
| PassMark | 24,888+2%Top 44% | 24,495Top 45% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,501Top 43% | 3,514Top 43% |
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