Core i9-11900F vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i9-11900F

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 140W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,052 vs 22,066).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper 1920, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-11900F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $799 MSRP, while Core i9-11900F mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌115.4% higher power demand at 140W vs 65W.

Core i9-11900F

2021

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 140W, a 75W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,052 vs 22,066).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper 1920, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-11900F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $799 MSRP, while Core i9-11900F mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌115.4% higher power demand at 140W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i9-11900F better than Ryzen Threadripper 1920?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Ryzen Threadripper 1920 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i9-11900F is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i9-11900F is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen Threadripper 1920 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i9-11900F is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and it gives you a 17.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.1% better PassMark. Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (27.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i9-11900F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2017). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i9-11900F Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper 1920 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-11900F	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	286 FPS	175 FPS
medium	256 FPS	156 FPS
high	217 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	143 FPS
medium	189 FPS	121 FPS
high	155 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	65 FPS
medium	133 FPS	59 FPS
high	103 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-11900F	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	551 FPS	398 FPS
medium	507 FPS	357 FPS
high	442 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	390 FPS	252 FPS
1440p
low	551 FPS	339 FPS
medium	473 FPS	309 FPS
high	407 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	346 FPS	219 FPS
4K
low	386 FPS	217 FPS
medium	328 FPS	197 FPS
high	309 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	263 FPS	145 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-11900F	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	551 FPS	552 FPS
medium	551 FPS	539 FPS
high	551 FPS	501 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	442 FPS
1440p
low	551 FPS	552 FPS
medium	551 FPS	464 FPS
high	504 FPS	418 FPS
ultra	433 FPS	367 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	420 FPS
medium	445 FPS	334 FPS
high	396 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	332 FPS	252 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-11900F	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	551 FPS	552 FPS
medium	551 FPS	552 FPS
high	551 FPS	552 FPS
ultra	551 FPS	528 FPS
1440p
low	551 FPS	552 FPS
medium	551 FPS	552 FPS
high	551 FPS	493 FPS
ultra	551 FPS	423 FPS
4K
low	551 FPS	444 FPS
medium	551 FPS	408 FPS
high	503 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	435 FPS	318 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-11900F and Ryzen Threadripper 1920

Core i9-11900F

The Core i9-11900F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 22,052 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,066 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-11900F packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-11900F versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 — a 29.2% clock advantage for the Core i9-11900F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i9-11900F uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-11900F scores 22,052 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1920's 22,066 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1920. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-11900F vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920.

Feature	Core i9-11900F	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	12 / 24+50%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+34%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.2 GHz+28%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	32 MB+100%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Rocket Lake (2021)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	22,052	22,066

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-11900F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.