Celeron N6211 vs i9-9900X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9900X
2018
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
13.73
+874%
Celeron N6211
2022
2 cores / 2 threads, 6 Watt
1.41

Core i9-9900X outperforms Celeron N6211 by a whopping 874% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9900X and Celeron N6211 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5422212
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.073.33
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9Elkhart Lake
Power efficiency7.8720.53
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Elkhart Lake (2022)
Release date8 October 2018 (6 years ago)17 July 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$989$54

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-9900X has 52% better value for money than Celeron N6211.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9900X and Celeron N6211 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads202
Base clock speed3.5 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache640 KBno data
L2 cache10 MB1.5 MB
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature92 °C70 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9900X and Celeron N6211 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)no data
SocketFCLGA2066BGA1493
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt6.5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9900X and Celeron N6211. 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)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-9900X and Celeron N6211 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9900X and Celeron N6211 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9900X and Celeron N6211. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 16 EU) (250 - 750 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9900X and Celeron N6211.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes44no 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.

i9-9900X 13.73
+874%
Celeron N6211 1.41

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.

i9-9900X 21815
+872%
Celeron N6211 2245

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.73 1.41
Recency 8 October 2018 17 July 2022
Physical cores 10 2
Threads 20 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 6 Watt

i9-9900X has a 873.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 400% more physical cores and 900% more threads.

Celeron N6211, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 2650% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron N6211 in performance tests.


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