intel
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads2.7GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i5-11500
intel
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i9-9900K
Intel Core i5-11500
Intel Core i5-11500
$192 • Mar 2021
Intel Core i9-9900K
$488 • Oct 2018
Intel Core i9-9900K
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i5-11500 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.0 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 27 X | 36 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 95 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 12.00 MB | 16.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 750 | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Architecture | Core i5 (Rocket Lake-S) | Core i9 (Coffee Lake Refresh) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1200 | intel socket 1151 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 276 mm² | 180.3 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i5-11500
INTEL • 6/12 • 2.7GHz
Intel Core i9-9900K
INTEL • 8/16 • 3.6GHz
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