The Core i9-10900 is the comparison's loser – it's a slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-11700K and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $13.23 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900
- Up to 3% cheaper – $385.77 vs $399.00
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-11700K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i9-10900 vs Core i7-11700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
193
95%
Min 1% FPS
127
95%
Price, $
$385.77
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.99/FPS
98%
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
204
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, $
$399
96%
Value, $/FPS
$1.95/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900 vs Core i7-11700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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+2
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Extreme
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+1
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Very High
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Epic
1920x1080
Average FPS
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Epic
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+4
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10900 vs Core i7-11700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900 vs Core i7-11700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
92%
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
80%
L3 Cache
16 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
| $483.00 | MSRP | $399.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
