
intel
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads2.5GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i9-11900F

amd
Brand24/48
Cores/Threads4.2GHz
Base Clock350W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

Intel Core i9-11900F
Intel Core i9-11900F
$422 • Mar 2021
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
$1499 • Oct 2023
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

Specs Comparison
Specification | Intel Core i9-11900F | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
---|---|---|
Cores | 8 | 24 |
Threads | 16 | 48 |
Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 25 X | 40 X |
TDP | 65 W | 350 W |
Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 1.00 MB |
Cache L3 | 16.00 MB | 128.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
Architecture | Core i9 (Rocket Lake-S) | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 4 (Storm Peak)) |
Process Size | 14nm | 5nm |
Socket | intel socket 1200 | amd socket str5 |
Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
Die Size | 276 mm² | 4 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 48 Lanes(CPU only) |
Transistors | N/A | 26280 million |
Max Temperature | 100°C | 95°C |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i9-11900F
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i9-11900F
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X


Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i9-11900F
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i9-11900F
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X


PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i9-11900F
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X


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
Intel Core i9-11900F
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

Intel Core i9-11900F
INTEL • 8/16 • 2.5GHz

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
AMD • 24/48 • 4.2GHz
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