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Intel Core i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz

Explore Intel Core i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
7.3/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Intel Core i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz is a Desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 5.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 22352 and a single-thread rating of 3372. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark22,352
719 samples
Single Thread3,372
Overall rank#902
of 6,054
Reference price$694.74

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
7.3Very good

Intel Core i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz is a Desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 5.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 22352 and a single-thread rating of 3372. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz is a Desktop released in 2021. Recorded specifications include 8 cores and 16 threads, up to 5.20 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 22,352 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 22,352 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,372 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1200. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR4-3200. The 65 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 8 cores and 16 threads, up to 5.20 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 22,352 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz?

Start with LGA1200 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i9-11900 @ 2.50GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Core i5-13500TIntel22,424 points
02AMD Ryzen 7 3700XAMD22,377 points
03Intel Core i9-11900 @ 2.50GHzThis CPU22,352 points
04AMD Ryzen 5 7400AMD22,319 points
05Intel Core i9-10900X @ 3.70GHzIntel22,265 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core i5-13500TIntel3,577 points
02Intel Core i9-11900 @ 2.50GHzThis CPU3,372 points
03AMD Ryzen 5 7400AMD3,306 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 3700XAMD2,654 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core i5-13500TIntel640.7 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 7 3700XAMD344.3 Mark/W
03Intel Core i9-11900 @ 2.50GHzThis CPU343.9 Mark/W
04AMD Ryzen 5 7400AMD343.4 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
284,352.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
13,837.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
19,616.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
62.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
48,799.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
83,501.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
968.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
33,009.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2021
SocketLGA1200
Cores / threads8 / 16
Base clock2.50 GHz
Max turbo5.20 GHz
TDP65 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 750

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4
Official speedDDR4-3200
Maximum capacity128 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I8 x 32 KB
L1D8 x 48 KB
L28 x 512 KB
L316 MB