Core i9-11900F vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950

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: +17.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 180W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,052 vs 22,077).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper 1950, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

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: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-11900F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $999 MSRP, while Core i9-11900F mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌176.9% higher power demand at 180W vs 65W.

Core i9-11900F

2021

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 180W, a 115W 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: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,052 vs 22,077).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper 1950, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-11900F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $999 MSRP, while Core i9-11900F mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌176.9% higher power demand at 180W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i9-11900F better than Ryzen Threadripper 1950?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Ryzen Threadripper 1950 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 1950 is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 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 1950 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i9-11900F is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and it gives you a 17.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper 1950 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.1% better PassMark. Ryzen Threadripper 1950 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (22.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 1950 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-11900F	Ryzen Threadripper 1950
1080p
low	286 FPS	173 FPS
medium	256 FPS	153 FPS
high	217 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	139 FPS
medium	189 FPS	117 FPS
high	155 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	65 FPS
medium	133 FPS	59 FPS
high	103 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-11900F	Ryzen Threadripper 1950
1080p
low	551 FPS	336 FPS
medium	507 FPS	304 FPS
high	442 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	390 FPS	210 FPS
1440p
low	551 FPS	287 FPS
medium	473 FPS	264 FPS
high	407 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	346 FPS	182 FPS
4K
low	386 FPS	184 FPS
medium	328 FPS	169 FPS
high	309 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	263 FPS	115 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-11900F	Ryzen Threadripper 1950
1080p
low	551 FPS	552 FPS
medium	551 FPS	505 FPS
high	551 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	407 FPS
1440p
low	551 FPS	531 FPS
medium	551 FPS	439 FPS
high	504 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	433 FPS	341 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	401 FPS
medium	445 FPS	318 FPS
high	396 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	332 FPS	234 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-11900F	Ryzen Threadripper 1950
1080p
low	551 FPS	552 FPS
medium	551 FPS	552 FPS
high	551 FPS	552 FPS
ultra	551 FPS	487 FPS
1440p
low	551 FPS	552 FPS
medium	551 FPS	535 FPS
high	551 FPS	462 FPS
ultra	551 FPS	391 FPS
4K
low	551 FPS	416 FPS
medium	551 FPS	382 FPS
high	503 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	435 FPS	295 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-11900F and Ryzen Threadripper 1950

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 1950

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,077 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-11900F packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-11900F versus 3.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 — a 45.8% 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 1950 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-11900F scores 22,052 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1950's 22,077 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1950. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-11900F vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950.

Feature	Core i9-11900F	Ryzen Threadripper 1950
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+59%	3.2 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	22,077
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,780
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,961
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	10,100

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-11900F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i9-11900F	Ryzen Threadripper 1950
Socket	LGA1200	SP3r2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	64

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i9-11900F) / AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper 1950). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper 1950 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper 1950 rivals Core i9-7960X.