Apple M1 Pro 8-Core vs i9-11900KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-11900KF
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
15.69
+44.9%
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core
2021
8 cores / 8 threads
10.83

Core i9-11900KF outperforms Apple M1 Pro 8-Core by a considerable 45% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-11900KF and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking437722
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M-Series
Power efficiency11.88no data
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)no data
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)18 October 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-11900KF and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 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 GHz2.06 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz3.22 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)2.3 MB
L2 cache256K (per core)28 MB
L3 cache16 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data33700 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-11900KF and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 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 i9-11900KF and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core. 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+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-11900KF and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 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 i9-11900KF and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 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 i9-11900KF and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200no 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 cardno dataApple M1 Pro 14-Core GPU ( - 1296 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-11900KF and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core.

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.

i9-11900KF 15.69
+44.9%
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 10.83

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.

i9-11900KF 24928
+44.9%
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 17201

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.69 10.83
Recency 16 March 2021 18 October 2021
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm

i9-11900KF has a 44.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Apple M1 Pro 8-Core, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 months, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i9-11900KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Apple M1 Pro 8-Core in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-11900KF is a desktop processor while Apple M1 Pro 8-Core is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-11900KF and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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