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Core i9-11900K vs Core i9-11900KF

Core i9-11900K vs Core i9-11900KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i9-11900K

3.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Chipset) 125W

Buy for 269.37 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 79 minutes ago

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Core i9-11900KF

3.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-11900KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i9-11900KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 288.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 79 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i9-11900K

3.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Chipset) 125W

Buy for 269.37 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 79 minutes ago

vs

Core i9-11900KF

3.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-11900KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i9-11900KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 288.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 79 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-11900K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-11900KF on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-11900K and the more expensive Core i9-11900KF have been released at the same time.

Advantages of Core i9-11900K

  • Performs up to 1% better in Valorant than Core i9-11900KF - 897 vs 889 FPS
  • Up to 7% cheaper than Core i9-11900KF - $242.68 vs $259.72
  • Up to 6% better value when playing Valorant than Core i9-11900KF - $0.30 vs $0.32 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-11900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
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Valorant

Valorant

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

897

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.3/FPS

100%

Price, €

€269.37

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Chipset) 125W

Buy for 269.37 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 79 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-11900KF Logo
Core i9-11900KF

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

889

99%

Value, €/FPS

€0.32/FPS

94%

Price, €

€288.29

93%

Intel® Core™ i9-11900KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 288.29 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 79 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Intel Core i9-11900KF Logo
Core i9-11900KF

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2371

100%

Multi-Core

10948

100%

Intel Core i9-11900KF Logo
Core i9-11900KF

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2317

98%

Multi-Core

10125

92%

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo

Core i9-11900K

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Intel Core i9-11900KF Logo

Core i9-11900KF

Mar 16th, 2021Release DateMar 16th, 2021
Core i9CollectionCore i9
Rocket LakeCodenameRocket Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores8
16Threads16
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed3.5 GHz
5.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed5.3 GHz
125 WTDP125 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
35.0xMultiplier35.0x
UHD Graphics 750
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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Core i9-11900KF

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Core i9-11900KF

288.29

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Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Intel Core i9-11900KF Logo
Core i9-11900KF

288.29

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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

114.41

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Core i9-11900KF

288.29

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279.28

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Core i9-11900KF

288.29

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376.4

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288.29

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390.09

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Core i9-11900KF

288.29

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