i9-14900F vs i9-11900K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-11900K
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
15.86
Core i9-14900F
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 65 Watt
29.51
+86.1%

Core i9-14900F outperforms Core i9-11900K by an impressive 86% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-11900K and Core i9-14900F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking428145
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.9250.73
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency12.0142.97
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$539$524

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-14900F has 168% better value for money than i9-11900K.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-11900K and Core i9-14900F 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1632
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size276 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-11900K and Core i9-14900F 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
SocketFCLGA1200FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-11900K and Core i9-14900F. 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
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-11900K and Core i9-14900F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-11900K and Core i9-14900F are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-11900K and Core i9-14900F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 750N/A
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-11900K and Core i9-14900F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-11900K and Core i9-14900F integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-11900K and Core i9-14900F integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-11900K and Core i9-14900F.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2016

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.

i9-11900K 15.86
i9-14900F 29.51
+86.1%

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.

i9-11900K 25193
i9-14900F 46882
+86.1%

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.

i9-11900K 2391
i9-14900F 2870
+20%

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.

i9-11900K 10979
i9-14900F 18367
+67.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.86 29.51
Recency 16 March 2021 8 January 2024
Physical cores 8 24
Threads 16 32
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

i9-14900F has a 86.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 200% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-14900F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-11900K in performance tests.


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