Core i9-11900

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i9-11900

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i9-11900 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,171 Rank: 190
Rank Name Score Visual
186 Xeon W-3345 6,183
+0.2%
187 Xeon E-2286G 6,175
+0.1%
188 Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 6,171
+0%
189 Xeon E-2278G 6,171
+0%
190 Core i9-11900 6,171
191 Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 6,169
+-0%
192 Ryzen 7 5700G 6,163
-0.1%
193 Core i5-12400F 6,161
-0.2%
194 Ryzen 7 5800 6,159
-0.2%
195 Xeon W-3245 6,155
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i9-11900 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,841 Rank: 275
Rank Name Score Visual
271 Ryzen 7 7840U 5,846
+0.1%
272 Xeon W-1370P 5,842
+0%
273 EPYC 7281 5,841
+0%
274 Xeon Gold 6334 5,841
+0%
275 Core i9-11900 5,841
276 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 5,836
-0.1%
277 Xeon Silver 4216 5,832
-0.2%
278 Core i9-9900T 5,819
-0.4%
279 Core i9-9900KS 5,816
-0.4%
280 Core Ultra 7 268V 5,812
-0.5%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i9-11900 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,391 Rank: 141
Rank Name Score Visual
137 Xeon E-2226G 6,397
+0.1%
138 Core i9-13900H 6,397
+0.1%
139 Ryzen 7 5800XT 6,395
+0.1%
140 Core i9-10900K 6,393
+0%
141 Core i9-11900 6,391
142 Core Ultra 5 135U 6,385
-0.1%
143 Xeon Gold 6442Y 6,384
-0.1%
144 Xeon E-2146G 6,379
-0.2%
145 Xeon E-2286G 6,377
-0.2%
146 Xeon E-2324G 6,372
-0.3%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i9-11900 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,204 Rank: 272
Rank Name Score Visual
268 Xeon E-2388G 5,221
+0.3%
269 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H 5,218
+0.3%
270 Xeon Gold 6126T 5,206
+0%
271 Ryzen 9 5980HX 5,206
+0%
272 Core i9-11900 5,204
273 Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 5,203
+-0%
274 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 5,202
+-0%
275 Xeon D-2183IT 5,201
-0.1%
276 Core i9-11900F 5,200
-0.1%
277 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS 5,199
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i9-11900 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,282 Rank: 283
Rank Name Score Visual
279 Ryzen 7 2700X 5,291
+0.2%
280 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS 5,291
+0.2%
281 Xeon E5-2695 v4 5,290
+0.2%
282 Core i9-9900X 5,290
+0.2%
283 Core i9-11900 5,282
284 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X 5,281
+-0%
285 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,278
-0.1%
286 Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 5,273
-0.2%
287 Core i9-7900X 5,272
-0.2%
288 Xeon Gold 6126T 5,269
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i9-11900 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,153 Rank: 314
Rank Name Score Visual
310 Ryzen 7 7736U 5,156
+0.1%
311 Xeon E5-2683 v4 5,154
+0%
312 Xeon W-1370 5,154
+0%
313 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS 5,153
+0%
314 Core i9-11900 5,153
315 Xeon E-2388G 5,150
-0.1%
316 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS 5,150
-0.1%
317 Xeon E5-4650 v4 5,147
-0.1%
318 EPYC 7232P 5,146
-0.1%
319 Xeon Gold 5118 5,146
-0.1%

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Core i9-11900 Details

Built on Intel's Rocket Lake-S architecture and manufactured on a 14 nm process, the Core i9-11900 is a desktop processor that launched in March 2021, placing it among the older generation of high-performance CPUs as of early 2026. While it's no longer at the forefront of performance, it remains a capable performer for mainstream and enthusiast users who value strong single-core performance and integrated graphics. Designed for the LGA 1200 socket, the chip is compatible with a range of Intel chipsets including Z590, B560, and H570, allowing for flexibility in motherboard selection.

The Core i9-11900 features eight cores and sixteen threads, thanks to Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, which enables efficient multitasking and improved productivity under demanding workloads. It operates at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz and can boost up to 5.2 GHz, a significant increase that enhances responsiveness in both gaming and content creation scenarios. The processor includes 16 MB of L3 cache, with 0.061 MiB of L1 and 0.488 MiB of L2 cache, supporting fast access to frequently used data. With a TDP of 65 W, it delivers strong performance while maintaining reasonable power efficiency for a high-end desktop CPU.

Integrated into the design is Intel's UHD Graphics 750, which provides basic visual processing without requiring a discrete GPU. While not suitable for modern gaming, this GPU supports up to three display outputs and operates at a maximum frequency of 1.35 GHz, making it adequate for office tasks and multimedia playback. The CPU supports DDR4 memory at speeds up to 3200 MT/s via a dual-channel interface, offering sufficient bandwidth for most applications. It also supports PCIe 4.0 with 20 lanes directly from the CPU, enabling high-speed storage and expansion options.

Key technologies include AVX2, AVX-512, and Intel's Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, which dynamically increases clock speeds based on workload and thermal conditions. The processor also supports advanced virtualization features such as VT-x and VT-d, making it a solid choice for virtual machines and software development environments. Despite its age, the Core i9-11900 holds its own in performance benchmarks, scoring 6171 in the Overall Score, placing it at #188 out of 2060 processors. In single-core performance, it achieves a score of 6391, ranking #141, demonstrating its strength in applications that rely on high clock speeds.

However, its multicore performance lags slightly behind newer processors, with a score of 5841 and a rank of #273, indicating that while it remains competitive, it is outpaced by more recent designs. When compared to its immediate predecessors and contemporaries, the Core i9-11900 sits between the Core i9-10900 and Ryzen 7 5700 in terms of overall performance. As of March 2026, it remains a viable option for users seeking a powerful, integrated desktop CPU without the need for a high-end platform, particularly in workstations or home offices where single-threaded performance and memory bandwidth are priorities.
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Intel Core i9-11900

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i9-11900
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Core Name: Rocket Lake
Socket: Socket 1200
Package: FC-LGA14A
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB
L3 Cache: 15.259 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 276 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

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