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Silver rectangular LGA1200 CPU with gold contacts and Intel branding

Intel

Intel Core i9-11900KF desktop processor

SKU CH-SW9V-5TAJ2

Eight-core desktop processor with a 3.5 GHz base clock, 16 MB L3 cache and 125 W TDP, requiring a discrete graphics card

  • 8 cores reach 3.5 GHz base frequency
  • 16 MB L3 cache accelerates data access
  • 14 nm Rocket Lake architecture delivers efficiency
  • 125 W TDP enables sustained performance
  • LGA 1200 socket fits compatible motherboards

Intel Core i9-11900KF 8-Core Desktop Processor

This Intel Core i9-11900KF is an 8-core desktop processor built on 14nm Rocket Lake architecture. It runs at a 3.5 GHz base frequency with a 125 W TDP and fits the LGA 1200 socket. The chip includes 16 MB of L3 cache and has no integrated graphics.

Who This Suits and Who Should Look Elsewhere

This processor suits builders who want high single-thread speed on an LGA 1200 platform and have a discrete graphics card ready. It is not for buyers who need integrated graphics output or who require more than eight cores for heavy multi-threaded workloads.

125 W TDP and No Integrated Graphics

The 125 W TDP means a capable cooler and motherboard power delivery are essential for stable operation. Because the chip lacks integrated graphics, a separate video card is mandatory for any display output.

How it compares

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Price $209.99
Pricier than about 63% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).

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Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Which capacity or version of the Core i9-11900KF should I choose?

The processor is a single 8-core model with a 3.5 GHz base frequency and 16 MB L3 cache; no other core-count or cache variants exist for this SKU.

What does the 3.5 GHz base frequency mean once the chip is installed in a system?

It is the guaranteed minimum clock speed across all eight cores under sustained load, provided the cooling solution can handle the 125 W thermal design power.

What does the LGA 1200 interface cap in practice?

LGA 1200 is the physical socket that accepts this processor; it defines the mechanical and electrical connection to the motherboard.

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