intel
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads2.5GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i9-11900
intel
Brand10/20
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock140W
TDPIntel Core i9-7900X
Intel Core i9-11900
Intel Core i9-11900
$439 • Mar 2021
Intel Core i9-7900X
$999 • Jun 2017
Intel Core i9-7900X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i9-11900 | Intel Core i9-7900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10 |
| Threads | 16 | 20 |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 25 X | 33 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 140 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 16.00 MB | 14.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 750 | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i9 (Rocket Lake-S) | Core i9 (X-Series 7th Gen) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1200 | intel socket 2066 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 276 mm² | N/A |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 44 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
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 i9-11900 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i9-11900
INTEL • 8/16 • 2.5GHz
Intel Core i9-7900X
INTEL • 10/20 • 3.3GHz
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