Intel Core i9-11900F 11th Gen 8-Core 16-Thread LGA1200 Tray Desktop Processor
- 11th Gen Intel Core i9 Processor with 8 Cores & 16 Threads
- Up to 5.20GHz Max Turbo Frequency with 16MB Intel Smart Cache
- Supports DDR4-3200 Memory and PCIe 4.0 with Up to 20 PCIe Lanes
- F-Series LGA1200 Processor with No Integrated Graphics – Dedicated GPU Required
Intel Core i9-11900F 11th Gen Tray Desktop Processor
11th Generation Intel Core i9 Processor for High-Performance Desktop PCs
The Intel Core i9-11900F is an 11th Generation Rocket Lake desktop processor designed for gaming, productivity, content creation and other demanding PC workloads. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology helping the processor handle multiple workloads efficiently.
With a maximum turbo frequency of up to 5.20GHz, 16MB Intel Smart Cache, DDR4-3200 memory support and PCIe 4.0 connectivity, the Core i9-11900F provides a capable platform for compatible LGA1200 desktop systems. As an F-series processor, it does not include active integrated graphics and requires a dedicated graphics card for display output.
Product Features
8 Cores and 16 Threads: The Core i9-11900F features 8 processor cores with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, providing 16 processing threads for gaming, productivity and multi-threaded workloads.
Up to 5.20GHz Turbo Frequency: Intel Thermal Velocity Boost allows the processor to reach frequencies of up to 5.20GHz when operating conditions permit.
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0: Supports frequencies up to 5.10GHz through Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0.
2.50GHz Base Frequency: The processor operates at a base frequency of 2.50GHz with dynamic frequency scaling for workloads requiring additional performance.
16MB Intel Smart Cache: Integrated 16MB Intel Smart Cache helps provide fast access to frequently used data and instructions.
DDR4-3200 Memory Support: Supports DDR4 memory speeds up to 3200 MT/s for compatible desktop systems.
Up to 128GB Memory: Supports up to 128GB of system memory depending on the motherboard and memory configuration.
Dual-Channel Memory: Supports two memory channels with maximum memory bandwidth of 50GB/s.
PCIe 4.0 Support: Provides PCI Express 4.0 connectivity with up to 20 processor PCIe lanes for compatible graphics cards and high-speed storage devices.
Intel Thermal Velocity Boost: Dynamically increases processor frequency when temperature, power and workload conditions allow.
No Integrated Graphics: The Core i9-11900F is an F-series processor and requires a compatible dedicated graphics card for display output.
65W TDP: The processor carries a 65W thermal design power rating and should be paired with a suitable cooling solution.
LGA1200 Socket: Designed for compatible Intel LGA1200 desktop motherboards with appropriate chipset and BIOS support.
Intel Virtualization Technologies: Supports Intel VT-x and VT-d technologies for compatible virtualization environments.
Product Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
| Series | Intel Core i9 |
| Model | Core i9-11900F |
| Generation | 11th Generation |
| Code Name | Rocket Lake |
| Processor Type | Desktop |
| Package Type | Tray |
| Socket | FCLGA1200 |
| Lithography | 14nm |
| Total Cores | 8 |
| Total Threads | 16 |
| Processor Base Frequency | 2.50GHz |
| Maximum Turbo Frequency | Up to 5.20GHz |
| Thermal Velocity Boost Frequency | 5.20GHz |
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Frequency | 5.10GHz |
| Turbo Boost 2.0 Frequency | 5.00GHz |
| Intel Smart Cache | 16MB |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s |
| TDP | 65W |
| Maximum Memory | Up to 128GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4-3200 |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Maximum Memory Bandwidth | 50GB/s |
| ECC Memory Support | No |
| Integrated Graphics | No |
| Dedicated GPU Required | Yes |
| PCI Express Revision | PCIe 4.0 |
| Maximum PCIe Lanes | 20 |
| TJUNCTION | 100°C |
| Thermal Velocity Boost Temperature | 70°C |
| Package Size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Intel Thermal Velocity Boost | Yes |
| Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Yes |
| Intel Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel Hyper-Threading | Yes |
| Intel Deep Learning Boost | Yes |
| Intel Optane Memory Support | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology | VT-x / VT-d Supported |
| Instruction Set | 64-bit |
| Instruction Set Extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
8-Core and 16-Thread Performance
The Intel Core i9-11900F provides 8 cores and 16 threads for workloads ranging from gaming and everyday productivity to content creation and multitasking. Intel Hyper-Threading Technology enables each physical core to process multiple instruction threads where supported.
Up to 5.20GHz with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost
The processor can reach a maximum turbo frequency of up to 5.20GHz through Intel Thermal Velocity Boost when operating temperature, power and workload conditions permit. Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 is also supported with frequencies up to 5.10GHz.
DDR4-3200 Memory Support
The Core i9-11900F supports dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory with capacities up to 128GB. Maximum supported capacity and available memory configurations depend on the motherboard and installed memory modules.
PCI Express 4.0 Connectivity
PCI Express 4.0 support provides high-bandwidth connectivity for compatible dedicated graphics cards and NVMe storage devices. The processor provides up to 20 PCI Express lanes.
Dedicated Graphics Card Required
The Intel Core i9-11900F does not include active integrated graphics. A dedicated graphics card is required for display output, making this processor suitable for desktop configurations that already include or are being built around a discrete GPU.
LGA1200 Platform Compatibility
The Core i9-11900F uses the FCLGA1200 socket and requires a compatible motherboard. Motherboard chipset, BIOS version and manufacturer support should be verified before installation.
Tray Processor Information
This listing is for the tray version of the Intel Core i9-11900F. Packaging, bundled accessories and cooling solutions may differ from boxed retail processor versions. Verify the included items before installation.

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