Intel Core i9-11900K vs Intel Core i9-9990XE
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-11900K and Intel Core i9-9990XE processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-11900K
- CPU is newer: launch date 2 year(s) 4 month(s) later
- Around 4% higher clock speed: 5.30 GHz vs 5.10 GHz
- Around 19% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 84°C
- 2x lower typical power consumption: 125 Watt vs 255 Watt
- Around 18% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3516 vs 2970
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 16 Mar 2021 vs 19 Oct 2018 |
| Maximum frequency | 5.30 GHz vs 5.10 GHz |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 84°C |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 125 Watt vs 255 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 3516 vs 2970 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-9990XE
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 6 more cores, run more applications at once: 14 vs 8
- 12 more threads: 28 vs 16
- Around 75% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 7x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 20% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 20% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 30162 vs 25212
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 14 vs 8 |
| Number of threads | 28 vs 16 |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) vs 512 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) vs 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 19.25 MB (shared) vs 16 MB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 30162 vs 25212 |
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CPU 1: Intel Core i9-11900K
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-9990XE
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| Name | Intel Core i9-11900K | Intel Core i9-9990XE |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 3516 | 2970 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 25212 | 30162 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 8376 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i9-11900K | Intel Core i9-9990XE | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Rocket Lake | Skylake |
| Launch date | 16 Mar 2021 | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $539 - $549 | |
| Place in performance rating | 445 | 455 |
| Processor Number | i9-11900K | i9-9980XE |
| Series | 11th Generation Intel Core i9 Processors | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.50 GHz | 4.00 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s | 4 × 8 GT/s |
| L1 cache | 512 KB | 64K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 19.25 MB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 84°C |
| Maximum frequency | 5.30 GHz | 5.10 GHz |
| Number of cores | 8 | 14 |
| Number of threads | 16 | 28 |
| Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
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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 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x4C8A | |
| Execution Units | 32 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.30 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 64 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 5120 x 3200 @60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 5120 x 3200 @60Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12.1 | |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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| Configurable TDP-down | 95 Watt | |
| Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 3.00 GHz | |
| 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) | 125 Watt | 255 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2019A | |
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) | ||
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