Intel Core i9-11900F
The current Intel Core i9-11900F price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
Intel · CPU
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Trade-offs: you want strong value with Balanced priorities specifically
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: LowAt $245 the Intel Core i9-11900F is priced in line with its $245 representative market level. Only one retailer currently backs that price, so the level is a single data point rather than a market.
Limited market: only one retailer currently has a verified offer, so treat this price as a single data point.
Prices & availability
Intel Core i9-11900F: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
1 tracked offers · 1 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9-11900F | Newegg | New | $245 | 33 | 2026-11-08 | View offer → |
| Intel Core i9-11900FMultiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#135 of 270 graded processors
- #132 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 7500F 13
- #133 IntelIntel Core i9-10900K 13
- #134 IntelIntel Core i9-10900KF 13
- #135 IntelIntel Core i9-11900F 13
- #136 IntelIntel Core i9-10850K 13
- #137 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5600X 13
- #138 IntelIntel Core i9-9900X 13
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#147 of 270 currently priced processors
- #144 IntelIntel Xeon E3 1230 V5 34
- #145 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 9950X 34
- #146 IntelIntel Core i7-10700F 34
- #147 IntelIntel Core i9-11900F 33
- #148 IntelIntel Core i7-11700KF 33
- #149 IntelIntel Core i7-13700F 33
- #150 IntelIntel Core i5-12600K 33
Performance Gaming
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#113 of 270 graded processors
- #110 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5600X 63
- #111 IntelIntel Core i7-11700K 63
- #112 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 225 63
- #113 IntelIntel Core i9-11900F 63
- #114 IntelIntel Core i5-12400 62
- #115 IntelIntel Core i9-11900 62
- #116 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5600 62
Value Gaming
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#91 of 270 currently priced processors
- #88 IntelIntel Core i7-11700K 50
- #89 IntelIntel Core i7-12700KF 50
- #90 IntelIntel Core i5-10500 50
- #91 IntelIntel Core i9-11900F 49
- #92 IntelIntel Core i9-14900KS 49
- #93 IntelIntel Core i3-10105 49
- #94 IntelIntel Core i5-9600K 49
Performance Productivity
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#135 of 270 graded processors
- #132 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 7500F 13
- #133 IntelIntel Core i9-10900K 13
- #134 IntelIntel Core i9-10900KF 13
- #135 IntelIntel Core i9-11900F 13
- #136 IntelIntel Core i9-10850K 13
- #137 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 5600X 13
- #138 IntelIntel Core i9-9900X 13
Value Productivity
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#113 of 270 currently priced processors
- #110 AMDAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 38
- #111 IntelIntel Core i5-11600 38
- #112 AMDAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 38
- #113 IntelIntel Core i9-11900F 38
- #114 AMDAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 37
- #115 IntelIntel Core i9-9940X 37
- #116 IntelIntel Core i5-11600K 37
Performance Performance per Watt
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#132 of 270 graded processors
- #129 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 2600 27
- #130 IntelIntel Core i9-11900 27
- #131 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 27
- #132 IntelIntel Core i9-11900F 26
- #133 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 3600X 26
- #134 IntelIntel Core i5-12600 25
- #135 IntelIntel Core i3-14100F 25
Value Performance per Watt
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#129 of 270 currently priced processors
- #126 IntelIntel Core Ultra 7 265 28
- #127 IntelIntel Core i5-13600K 28
- #128 IntelIntel Xeon E5-2650 v4 27
- #129 IntelIntel Core i9-11900F 27
- #130 AMDRyzen 7 7800X3D 27
- #131 IntelIntel Core i5-12600K 27
- #132 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 5800X 26
These ladders follow the preset scenario shown above. Your own weights re-score this product, not the whole field.
What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value33 | Higher capability Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 67 +137% capability | Higher Value with current priorities AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 94 +1% capability · -57% price |
| GamingScenario capability | GradeB Value49 | Higher capability AMD Ryzen 7 9700X A 77 +21% capability · +0% price | Higher Value with current priorities AMD Ryzen 5 7500F A 100 +11% capability · -57% price |
| ProductivityScenario capability | GradeC Value38 | Higher capability Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus A 97 +137% capability | Higher Value with current priorities Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus A 100 +118% capability |
| Performance per WattScenario capability | GradeD Value27 | Higher capability AMD Ryzen 7 9700X S 52 +195% capability · +0% price | Higher Value with current priorities AMD Ryzen 5 5500 C 100 +55% capability |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
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Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming is your main prioritygraded B for Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value with Balanced priorities specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value with Balanced priorities — the calculation only gets there near $102, against a cheapest tracked $245
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelAMD Ryzen 5 7500F holds Relative Value 94 against its 33 with Balanced priorities, at $106
- Not the pick if Performance per Watt is your main useit grades only D there
Works well if
- Gaming is your main prioritygraded B for Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value for Gaming specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value for Gaming — the calculation only gets there near $93, against a cheapest tracked $245
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelAMD Ryzen 5 7500F holds Relative Value 100 against its 49 for Gaming, at $106
- Not the pick if Performance per Watt is your main useit grades only D there
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Productivity is not actually your main job — Gaming isit grades C for Productivity, but B for Gaming
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Productivity is your main useGraded C; Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus reaches A. Check on Amazon.
- You want strong value for Productivity specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Productivity per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelIntel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus holds Relative Value 100 against its 38 for Productivity. Check on Amazon.
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Performance per Watt is not actually your main job — Gaming isit grades D for Performance per Watt, but B for Gaming
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Performance per Watt is your main useit grades D there; AMD Ryzen 7 9700X grades S at $245
- You want strong value for Performance per Watt specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value for Performance per Watt — the calculation only gets there near $83, against a cheapest tracked $245
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelAMD Ryzen 5 5500 holds Relative Value 100 against its 27 for Performance per Watt. Check on Amazon.
Models that suit Performance per Watt better, at this budget
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
Similar options to the Intel Core i9-11900F
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Chosen for Productivity
Chosen for Performance per Watt
Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.
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Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Core / Performance
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 16
- Performance cores
- 8
- Efficiency cores
- 0
- Base clock
- 2500 MHz
- Boost clock
- 5200 MHz
Power / Interface
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Core / Performance
- L2 cache
- 4 MB
- L3 cache
- 16 MB
- Unlocked multiplier
- No
Warranty & release
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Release year
- 2021
- Manufacturer part number
- BX8070811900F
Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.
Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-11-02–2026-11-09
What to check in your build
LGA 1200 required
Your motherboard must use socket LGA 1200. A different socket does not fit — this is a physical constraint, not a preference.
Board BIOS must list this model
A matching socket is necessary but not sufficient — check the vendor CPU support list.
DDR4 memory
This processor takes DDR4. Memory of another generation does not fit the slots, even on a board with the right socket.
Cooler rated for 154 W or more
No cooler is included. Your cooler must be rated for at least 154 W on socket LGA 1200.
Discrete GPU required
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Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
Intel Core i9-11900F offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #135 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 622. AMD Ryzen 5 7500F currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
Intel Core i9-11900F offers B-grade capability for Gaming. It ranks #113 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 622. AMD Ryzen 5 7500F currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
Intel Core i9-11900F offers C-grade capability for Productivity. It ranks #135 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 622. The C grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
Intel Core i9-11900F offers D-grade capability for Performance per Watt. It ranks #132 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 622. The D grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?
Amazon listing snapshots can participate in Value while fresh. We show Check on Amazon instead of its price; confirm the current price and availability at the store. When no current listing snapshot exists, Amazon is a search link only.
Useful links & sources
offer frame 2026-11-02–2026-11-09 · formula cpu-value-v6.1 · facts facts-2026-11-09 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.