Intel Core i9-10900K vs Intel Core i9-11900K
The Intel Core i9-11900K leads on gaming, scoring 80.8 — about 2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-10900K. For AI workloads the Intel Core i9-10900K is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. On today's street prices the Intel Core i9-10900K is the cheaper of the two: the Intel Core i9-11900K costs around 10% more. For bang for your buck, the Intel Core i9-10900K is the stronger value pick. It's a split call: the Intel Core i9-11900K is faster, but the Intel Core i9-10900K gives more performance for the money.
| Core i9-10900KIntelLGA1200 | Core i9-11900KIntelLGA1200our pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 79 | 80.8 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 46.7 ★ | 46.5 |
| AI | 32.4 ★ | 31.7 |
| VR | 79 | 80.8 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 90.2 ★ | 83.5 |
| 3D Modelling | 53.3 ★ | 48.1 |
| AI | 37 ★ | 32.8 |
| VR | 90.2 ★ | 83.5 |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 99.6 | 103 ★ |
| Cores | 10 ★ | 8 |
| Threads | 20 ★ | 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB ★ | 16 MB |
| Gaming Index | 78 | 80 ★ |
| Cinebench MT | 14500 | 15800 ★ |
| AI Throughput | 0 TOPS | 0 TOPS |
| TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| RRP | $488 ★ | $539 |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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