MediaTek Kompanio 520 vs i9-11900K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-11900K
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
15.86
+701%
MediaTek Kompanio 520
8 cores / 8 threads
1.98

Core i9-11900K outperforms MediaTek Kompanio 520 by a whopping 701% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-11900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4281943
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.92no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataMediaTek Kompanio 500
Power efficiency12.01no data
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)2x Cortex-A76 / 6x A55
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$539no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-11900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520 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)
Threads168
Base clock speed3.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz2 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache80 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache512 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache16 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die size276 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-11900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1200no data
Power consumption (TDP)125 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-11900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-11900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-11900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-11900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 750no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-11900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-11900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-11900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-11900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes20no data

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.

i9-11900K 15.86
+701%
MediaTek Kompanio 520 1.98

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-11900K 10483
+584%
MediaTek Kompanio 520 1532

WebXPRT 3

i9-11900K 284
+134%
MediaTek Kompanio 520 121

WebXPRT 4 Overall

i9-11900K 247
+207%
MediaTek Kompanio 520 81

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.86 1.98
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm

i9-11900K has a 701% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

MediaTek Kompanio 520, on the other hand, has a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i9-11900K is our recommended choice as it beats the MediaTek Kompanio 520 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-11900K is a desktop processor while MediaTek Kompanio 520 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-11900K and MediaTek Kompanio 520, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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