Intel Core i9 11900K 8-core LGA 1200
Intel
78 Overall Score
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
HP
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 11900K 8-core LGA 1200
78 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
The Intel Core i9-11900K is generally well-received, with users praising its strong performance, easy overclocking, and value compared to newer generations. However, a recurring concern is its high heat output, with several reviewers emphasizing the need for premium cooling solutions like a high-end AIO or excellent airflow. Despite some initial skepticism and mixed online opinions, most users found it reliable for gaming and multitasking after proper setup.
Pros
- Strong gaming performance
- Easy overclocking
- Good value vs newer CPUs
- Fast shipping
- Compatible with LGA 1200 boards
Cons
- Runs very hot
- Requires premium cooling
- High power consumption
- Not better than Ryzen 9 5900X
Thermal performance 5
Gaming performance 6
Overclocking 4
Value for money 4
Cooling requirements 4
Compatibility 3
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 11900K | HP Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 11900K | 6526Y |
| Codename | Rocket Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| P-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 16 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 4 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | 16 | 37★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1200 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 80★ |
| TDP | 125★ | 195 |
| Max Turbo Power | 95★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 11900K 8-core LGA 1200
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong ai (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (22nd percentile)
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i9 11900K 8-core LGA 12000.164score per dollar
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 46770.036score per dollar
Intel Core i9 11900K 8-core LGA 1200 offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Intel Core i9 11900K wins 9 specs while HP Xeon 6526Y wins 10.
