Intel Core i9-11900K vs Intel Core i9-11900KF

Intel Core i9-11900K and Intel Core i9-11900KF are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 58/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability.

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Intel Core i9-11900K

58
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Intel Core i9-11900KF

58
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Specs compared

SpecIntel Core i9-11900KIntel Core i9-11900KF
Gaming score58/10058/100
Cores / Threads8 / 168 / 16
Boost clock5.30 GHz5.30 GHz
TDP125 W125 W
SocketLGA1200LGA1200
MSRP$299.00$274.00

Intel Core i9-11900K vs Intel Core i9-11900KF: which should you buy?

Intel Core i9-11900K and Intel Core i9-11900KF are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 58/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Intel Core i9-11900K better than the Intel Core i9-11900KF?
They are evenly matched (58/100 each).

Should I buy the Intel Core i9-11900K or the Intel Core i9-11900KF?
For raw gaming performance, choose the Intel Core i9-11900K. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the Intel Core i9-11900KF can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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