i9-11900 vs i7-11700T

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-11700T
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
9.79
Core i9-11900
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.28
+45.9%

Core i9-11900 outperforms Core i7-11700T by a considerable 46% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-11700T and Core i9-11900 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking781505
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency26.4720.79
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Rocket Lake (2021)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-11700T and Core i9-11900 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed1.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-11700T and Core i9-11900 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
SocketFCLGA1200FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-11700T and Core i9-11900. 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, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-11700T and Core i9-11900 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
SGX--
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-11700T and Core i9-11900 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-11700T and Core i9-11900. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/s50 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 750Intel UHD Graphics 750
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Units3232
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-11700T and Core i9-11900 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-11700T and Core i9-11900 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hz4096x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hz5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hz5120 x 3200 @60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-11700T and Core i9-11900 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-11700T and Core i9-11900.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i7-11700T 9.79
i9-11900 14.28
+45.9%

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.

i7-11700T 15553
i9-11900 22679
+45.8%

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.

i7-11700T 1784
i9-11900 2195
+23%

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.

i7-11700T 6559
i9-11900 9185
+40%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.79 14.28
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

i7-11700T has 85.7% lower power consumption.

i9-11900, on the other hand, has a 45.9% higher aggregate performance score.

The Core i9-11900 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-11700T in performance tests.


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