i9-13900KF vs i9-11980HK

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-11980HK
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.87
Core i9-13900KF
2022
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
38.14
+156%

Core i9-13900KF outperforms Core i9-11980HK by a whopping 156% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-13900KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking50192
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data62.15
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesTiger LakeIntel Core i9
Power efficiency20.8613.75
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-HK (2021)Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$564

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-13900KF 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 speed2.6 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s4 × 16 GT/s
Multiplierno data30
L1 cache96K (per core)1.5 MB
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)16 MB
L3 cache24 MB (shared)12 MB
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFinIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-13900KF 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
SocketFCBGA1787FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt125 W, 253 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-13900KF. 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++
FMA+-
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-13900KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-13900KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-13900KF. 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 bandwidth51.2 GB/s89.604 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processorsno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-13900KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-13900KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-13900KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-13900KF.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i9-11980HK 14.87
i9-13900KF 38.14
+156%

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.

i9-11980HK 22755
i9-13900KF 58366
+156%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.87 38.14
Recency 11 May 2021 27 September 2022
Physical cores 8 24
Threads 16 32
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 125 Watt

i9-11980HK has 92.3% lower power consumption.

i9-13900KF, on the other hand, has a 156.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 200% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i9-13900KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-11980HK in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-11980HK is a notebook processor while Core i9-13900KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-11980HK and Core i9-13900KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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