i9-11900KF vs Celeron 3965U

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron 3965U
2017
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
1.13
Core i9-11900KF
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
16.38
+1350%

Core i9-11900KF outperforms Celeron 3965U by a whopping 1350% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11900KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2375417
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Celeronno data
Power efficiency6.8611.92
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-U (2017)Rocket Lake (2021)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$107no data

Detailed specifications

Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11900KF basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads216
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier22no data
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256K (per core)
L3 cache2 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size98.7 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11900KF compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1356,FPBGA1356FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11900KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
StatusLaunchedDiscontinued
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11900KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection-+
SGXYes with Intel® ME-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11900KF are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11900KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s50 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 610no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency900 MHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11900KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11900KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11900KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.4no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11900KF.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Celeron 3965U 1.13
i9-11900KF 16.38
+1350%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Celeron 3965U 1732
i9-11900KF 25017
+1344%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Celeron 3965U 441
i9-11900KF 2329
+428%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Celeron 3965U 787
i9-11900KF 10063
+1179%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.13 16.38
Recency 3 January 2017 16 March 2021
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 16
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 125 Watt

Celeron 3965U has 733.3% lower power consumption.

i9-11900KF, on the other hand, has a 1349.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, and 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

The Core i9-11900KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 3965U in performance tests.

Be aware that Celeron 3965U is a notebook processor while Core i9-11900KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11900KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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