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Intel Core i9-11900KB @ 3.30GHz

Explore Intel Core i9-11900KB @ 3.30GHz 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 i9-11900KB @ 3.30GHz is a Desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It runs at 3.3 GHz and boosts up to 4.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 22710 and a single-thread rating of 3295. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark22,710
142 samples
Single Thread3,295
Overall rank#882
of 6,054
Reference price$539.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
7.3Very good

Intel Core i9-11900KB @ 3.30GHz is a Desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It runs at 3.3 GHz and boosts up to 4.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 22710 and a single-thread rating of 3295. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i9-11900KB @ 3.30GHz is a Desktop released in 2021. Recorded specifications include 8 cores and 16 threads, up to 4.90 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 22,710 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 22,710 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 3,295 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 FCBGA1787. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

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 i9-11900KB @ 3.30GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 8 cores and 16 threads, up to 4.90 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 22,710 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i9-11900KB @ 3.30GHz 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 i9-11900KB @ 3.30GHz?

Start with FCBGA1787 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 i9-11900KB @ 3.30GHz 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 i5-14500TIntel22,839 points
02AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7445AMD22,819 points
03Intel Core i9-11900KB @ 3.30GHzThis CPU22,710 points
04AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700AMD22,652 points
05Intel Xeon W-2255 @ 3.70GHzIntel22,613 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core i5-14500TIntel3,737 points
02AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7445AMD3,411 points
03Intel Core i9-11900KB @ 3.30GHzThis CPU3,295 points
04Intel Xeon W-2255 @ 3.70GHzIntel2,697 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700AMD2,673 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core i5-14500TIntel652.5 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7445AMD351.1 Mark/W
03Intel Core i9-11900KB @ 3.30GHzThis CPU349.4 Mark/W
04AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700AMD348.5 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon W-2255 @ 3.70GHzIntel137.0 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
265,426.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
13,621.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
18,037.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
103.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
46,924.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
78,864.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,161.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
31,772.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2021
SocketFCBGA1787
Cores / threads8 / 16
Base clock3.30 GHz
Max turbo4.90 GHz
TDP65 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
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Cache hierarchy

L1I8 x 32 KB
L1D8 x 48 KB
L28 x 1280 KB
L324 MB