Intel

Intel Core i9-11900K 3.5 GHz 8-Core

Specifications

Performance

Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Clock: 3.5 GHz
Boost Clock: 5.3 GHz

Architecture

Socket: LGA1200
Release Year: 2021
Architecture: Rocket Lake-S
Series: Core_i9
Process: 14 nm
PCIe Version: PCIe 4.0

Memory & Cache

Memory Type: DDR4
Memory Speed: DDR4-3200 MHz
Memory Bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s
Memory Channels: 2
Max Memory: 128 GB
L2 Cache: 4 MB
L3 Cache: 16 MB
ECC Support: No

Physical

TDP: 125 W
Max TDP: 225 W
Cooler Included: No
Integrated Graphics: UHD Graphics 750
Max TDP values may be estimated when manufacturer data is unavailable. Real-world power draw varies with workload, cooling, and motherboard PL (Power Limit) settings.

Intel Core i9-11900K 3.5 GHz 8-Core

The Intel Core i9-11900K 3.5 GHz 8-Core is a mainstream 8-core, 16-thread Intel processor featuring Rocket Lake-S architecture. With Good performance rating (15.5 perf/watt), this CPU delivers excellent performance for 1080p gaming at maximum settings with high frame rates or 1440p gaming at medium-high settings, great for streaming while gaming with integrated graphics.

Key Features

Gaming Weighted toward physics simulation and single-thread speed — the two bottlenecks in modern game engines.
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Workstation Prioritizes multithreaded throughput and memory bandwidth — reflects professional rendering and compute workloads.
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Content Creation Multithread-heavy with significant float math weighting — optimized for video encoding, 3D rendering, and creative tools.
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Office Work Single-thread dominant — captures the responsiveness that matters for productivity apps and everyday tasks.
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Work + Gaming Balanced blend of gaming and workstation weights — for builds that need to handle both without compromise.
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1080p gaming at maximum settings with high frame rates or 1440p gaming at medium-high settings, great for streaming while gaming
Integrated Graphics