
intel
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.9GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i5-11600KF

intel
Brand10/20
Cores/Threads2.8GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i9-10900F

Intel Core i5-11600KF
Intel Core i5-11600KF
$237 • Mar 2021
Intel Core i9-10900F
$432 • Apr 2020
Intel Core i9-10900F

Specs Comparison
Specification | Intel Core i5-11600KF | Intel Core i9-10900F |
---|---|---|
Cores | 6 | 10 |
Threads | 12 | 20 |
Base Clock | 3.9 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 39 X | 28 X |
TDP | 125 W | 65 W |
Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 0.25 MB |
Cache L3 | 12.00 MB | 20.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
Architecture | Core i5 (Rocket Lake-S) | Core i9 (Comet Lake) |
Process Size | 14nm | 14nm |
Socket | intel socket 1200 | intel socket 1200 |
Foundry | Intel | Intel |
Die Size | 276 mm² | N/A |
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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Intel Core i5-11600KF Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

Intel Core i5-11600KF
INTEL • 6/12 • 3.9GHz

Intel Core i9-10900F
INTEL • 10/20 • 2.8GHz
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