i9-14900KF vs i7-11600H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-11600H
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
10.36
Core i9-14900KF
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
37.40
+261%

Core i9-14900KF outperforms Core i7-11600H by a whopping 261% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-11600H and Core i9-14900KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking75582
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data66.54
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency28.0128.32
Architecture codenameTiger Lake H45 (2021)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$395$564

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-11600H and Core i9-14900KF basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1232
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5.8 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFinIntel 7 nm
Die size190 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-11600H and Core i9-14900KF compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1787FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-11600H and Core i9-14900KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-11600H and Core i9-14900KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-11600H and Core i9-14900KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-11600H and Core i9-14900KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel ProcessorsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-11600H and Core i9-14900KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-11600H and Core i9-14900KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-11600H and Core i9-14900KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-11600H and Core i9-14900KF.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-11600H 10.36
i9-14900KF 37.40
+261%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-11600H 16452
i9-14900KF 59407
+261%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-11600H 1919
i9-14900KF 3095
+61.3%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-11600H 6544
i9-14900KF 20709
+216%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.36 37.40
Recency 11 May 2021 17 October 2023
Physical cores 6 24
Threads 12 32
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 125 Watt

i7-11600H has 257.1% lower power consumption.

i9-14900KF, on the other hand, has a 261% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 300% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

The Core i9-14900KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-11600H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-11600H is a notebook processor while Core i9-14900KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-11600H and Core i9-14900KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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