Intel 5120
Intel
50 Overall Score
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Intel Core i9 11900K 8-core LGA1200
Intel
78 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel 5120
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i9 11900K 8-core LGA1200
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
Scores
Budget
Productivity
Gaming
Efficiency
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| Intel 5120 | Intel Core i9 11900K | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Xeon Gold | Core i9 |
| Model | 5120 | 11900K |
| Codename | — | Rocket Lake |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | — | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 8 |
| P-cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | 28★ | 16 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14★ | 4 |
| L3 Cache | 19.25★ | 16 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | — | DDR4★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 3647 | LGA 1200 |
| PCIe | — | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20★ |
| TDP | 105★ | 125 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 95★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
Pros & Cons
Intel 5120
- Strong multi thread (74th percentile)
- Strong ai (74th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (73rd percentile)
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
Intel Core i9 11900K 8-core LGA1200
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong single thread (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong feature (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong multi thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Intel 5120
Intel Core i9 11900K 8-core LGA1200
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 11900K
Scores 78 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 27 specs.
