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Intel Core i9-10900K vs Intel Core i9-11900K

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

Intel

Core i9-10900K

  • Blender render score 173 samples/min
  • Cores 10
  • Max boost clock 5.3 GHz
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BPart B

Intel

Core i9-11900K

  • Blender render score 173 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 5.3 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Both parts post the same Blender benchmark score

AIntel Core i9-10900K173

Median of 1 submission

BIntel Core i9-11900K173

Median of 4 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data. One of these parts has very few submissions, so treat the gap as indicative.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A53%Fair
B50%Fair

Too close to call

Office Work

A67%Good
B65%Good

Too close to call

Daily Use

A57%Good
B56%Good

Too close to call

Content Creation

A40%Fair
B37%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AIntel Core i9-10900K

54/100

BIntel Core i9-11900K

52/100

AIntel Core i9-10900K

Advantages

  • Cores 10 vs 8 (25% higher)
  • Threads 20 vs 16 (25% higher)
  • L3 cache 20 MB vs 16 MB (25% higher)
  • Base clock 3.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz (6% higher)

Disadvantages

  • No clear disadvantage in the compared specifications.

BIntel Core i9-11900K

Advantages

  • No clear advantage in the compared specifications.

Disadvantages

  • Cores 8 vs 10 (20% lower)
  • Threads 16 vs 20 (20% lower)
  • L3 cache 16 MB vs 20 MB (20% lower)
  • Base clock 3.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz (5% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i9-10900KBIntel Core i9-11900K
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.173 samples/min173 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.14
Cores & clocks
Cores10 Better +25%8
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads20 Better +25%16
Base clock3.7 GHz Better +6%3.5 GHz
Max boost clock5.3 GHz5.3 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache20 MB Better +25%16 MB
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Power
TDP / base power125 W125 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureComet LakeRocket Lake
SocketLGA1200LGA1200
Manufacturing process14 nm14 nm
Release year20202021
Launch price$488$539

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Intel Core i9-10900K vs Intel Core i9-11900K at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i9-10900K and the Intel Core i9-11900K using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. Intel Core i9-10900K and Intel Core i9-11900K post the same median Blender Benchmark score of 173.

Intel Core i9-10900K: 10 cores, 20 threads, 5.3 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2020, launched at $488. Intel Core i9-11900K: 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.3 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2021, launched at $539.

Core i9-10900K vs Core i9-11900K FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i9-10900K or the Core i9-11900K?

Intel Core i9-10900K and Intel Core i9-11900K post the same median Blender Benchmark score of 173.

Which uses more power, the Core i9-10900K or the Core i9-11900K?

Both are rated at 125 W.

How much did the Core i9-10900K and the Core i9-11900K cost at launch?

The Intel Core i9-10900K launched at $488 and the Intel Core i9-11900K at $539. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i9-10900K or the Core i9-11900K better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (53 and 50 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.