Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i9-9900X
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Core i9-9900X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-11400F
- CPU is newer: launch date 2 year(s) 5 month(s) later
- Around 9% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 92°C
- 2.5x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 165 Watt
- Around 17% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2997 vs 2562
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | 16 Mar 2021 vs October 2018 |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 92°C |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 165 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2997 vs 2562 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-9900X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 10 vs 6
- 8 more threads: 20 vs 12
- Around 67% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 6.7x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 60% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 28% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 21853 vs 17030
- Around 82% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 10364 vs 5695
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 10 vs 6 |
Number of threads | 20 vs 12 |
L1 cache | 64K (per core) vs 384 KB |
L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) vs 1.5 MB |
L3 cache | 19.25 MB (shared) vs 12 MB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 21853 vs 17030 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 10364 vs 5695 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-11400F
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-9900X
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3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score |
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Name | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i9-9900X |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2997 | 2562 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 17030 | 21853 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 5695 | 10364 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1136 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 10446 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core i9-9900X | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Rocket Lake | Skylake |
Launch date | 16 Mar 2021 | October 2018 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $157 | |
Place in performance rating | 814 | 821 |
Processor Number | i5-11400F | i9-9900X |
Series | 11th Generation Intel Core i5 Processors | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Status | Launched | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 2.60 GHz | 3.50 GHz |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
L1 cache | 384 KB | 64K (per core) |
L2 cache | 1.5 MB | 1 MB (per core) |
L3 cache | 12 MB | 19.25 MB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 92°C |
Maximum frequency | 4.40 GHz | 4.40 GHz |
Number of cores | 6 | 10 |
Number of threads | 12 | 20 |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 4 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 50 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Package Size | 37.5 mm x 37.5 mm | |
Sockets supported | FCLGA1200 | FCLGA2066 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 165 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2019C | PCG 2017X |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 20 | 44 |
PCI Express revision | 4.0 | 3.0 |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16+1x4, 2x8+1x4, 1x8+3x4 | |
Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2, Intel AVX-512 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units | 2 | |
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |