
intel
Brand10/20
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock140W
TDPIntel Core i9-7900X

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

Intel Core i9-7900X
Intel Core i9-7900X
$999 • Jun 2017
Intel Core i5-11600KF
$237 • Mar 2021
Intel Core i5-11600KF

Specs Comparison
Specification | Intel Core i9-7900X | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
---|---|---|
Cores | 10 | 6 |
Threads | 20 | 12 |
Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 33 X | 39 X |
TDP | 140 W | 125 W |
Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 0.50 MB |
Cache L3 | 14.00 MB | 12.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
Architecture | Core i9 (X-Series 7th Gen) | Core i5 (Rocket Lake-S) |
Process Size | 14nm | 14nm |
Socket | intel socket 2066 | intel socket 1200 |
Foundry | Intel | Intel |
Die Size | N/A | 276 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 3, 44 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
Transistors | N/A | N/A |
Max Temperature | N/A | 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 i9-7900X
INTEL • 10/20 • 3.3GHz

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