Intel Core i9-11900K
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 8C / 16T
Clock: 3.5 - 5.3 GHz
Socket: LGA1200
TDP: 125W
Price: $429.00 from Amazon

Intel Core i9-11900K
Cores
8C / 16T
Clock
3.5 - 5.3 GHz
Socket
LGA1200
TDP
125W
Best price from Amazon
$429.00
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Overview
The Intel Core i9-11900K offers 8 cores and 16 threads. Clocks span 3.5GHz base to 5.3GHz boost. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 750 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.
It drops into the LGA1200 socket with a 125W TDP — about 15.6W per core. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Expect to pay around $429.00, which lands it among high-end options. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 125 W |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
| Socket | LGA1200 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Rocket Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |



