8-Core Desktop Processing
With 8 cores and 16 threads, the Core i9-11900K supports demanding desktop workloads on compatible LGA 1200 systems.
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Core i9-11900K
8-core 11th Gen Intel desktop flagship for LGA1200 systems. It remains purchasable for upgrades on older Intel motherboards.
General Information
BrandIntel
NameCore i9-11900K
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Product Highlights
Up to 5.3 GHz Boost Clock
A 3.5 GHz base clock and up to 5.3 GHz maximum boost clock provide high clock speeds within its 125 W thermal design power.
Unlocked with Modern Platform Support
Overclocking support, PCIe 4.0, DDR4-3200 memory support up to 128 GB, and integrated graphics add flexibility for compatible builds.
The Intel Core i9-11900K is an 11th Gen Rocket Lake desktop processor for LGA 1200 systems, featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, integrated graphics, DDR4-3200 memory support up to 128 GB, PCIe 4.0, and an unlocked design without an included cooler.
Media Reviews
Trusted Reviews
Intel Core i9-11900K Review - Trusted Reviews
The reviewer concluded that while the i9-11900K is a powerful gaming processor, its performance gains over cheaper, older alternatives are too marginal to justify its high price tag.
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TechSpot
Intel Core i9-11900K Review: Not a Great Flagship CPU | TechSpot
The reviewer did not recommend the CPU, highlighting that it costs more and performs worse than the previous-generation i9-10900K in many productivity tasks, while failing to be competitive with AMD's offerings at its price point.
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KitGuru7/10
Intel Core i9-11900K Review | KitGuru
The reviewer assessed the 8-core, 16-thread flagship and noted that expectations were low following early pre-release reviews.
PCMag
Intel Core i9-12900K vs. Core i9-11900K: 'Alder Lake' and 'Rocket Lake' CPUs Face Off | PCMag
The reviewer noted that while die-hard Intel loyalists could opt for the chip, its regression in core count and modest performance upside made alternatives from both AMD and Intel's own 10th Gen lineup more attractive.
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Video Analysis
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (11th Gen) | |
| Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz | GHz |
| Cache Size | 16 MB | MB |
| Core Count | 8 cores | cores |
| Cpu Socket | LGA 1200 | |
| Included Cooler | No | |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | |
| Launch Date | 2021-03-16 | |
| Manufacturing Process | 14 nm | |
| Max Boost Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz | GHz |
| Memory Support | DDR4-3200 (max 128 GB) | |
| Overclocking Support | Yes | |
| Pci Express Version | PCIe 4.0 | |
| Thermal Design Power | 125 W | W |
| Thread Count | 16 threads | threads |
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