i9-11900H vs i9-10920X

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10920X
2019
12 cores / 24 threads, 165 Watt
17.10
+27.2%

Core i9-10920X outperforms Core i9-11900H by a significant 27% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10920X and Core i9-11900H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking393578
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataTiger Lake
Power efficiency9.4535.02
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Tiger Lake-H (2021)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)11 May 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10920X and Core i9-11900H 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2416
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHz8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
Maximum core temperature94 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10920X and Core i9-11900H 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10920X and Core i9-11900H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-10920X and Core i9-11900H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Keyno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10920X and Core i9-11900H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10920X and Core i9-11900H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4
Maximum memory size256 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/s51.2 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-10920X and Core i9-11900H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-10920X and Core i9-11900H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-10920X and Core i9-11900H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10920X and Core i9-11900H.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4820

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.

i9-10920X 17.10
+27.2%
i9-11900H 13.44

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.

i9-10920X 26170
+27.3%
i9-11900H 20563

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.10 13.44
Recency 19 October 2019 11 May 2021
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 24 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 35 Watt

i9-10920X has a 27.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

i9-11900H, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 371.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-10920X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-11900H in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-10920X is a desktop processor while Core i9-11900H is a notebook one.


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