Core i9-11900F vs M2 Pro

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-11900F

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Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

108%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

107%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

32%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

30%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

107%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

107%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

106%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

106%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

27%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

24%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

106%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

105%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

105%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

22%

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Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

105%

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Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

22%

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Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

104%

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Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

17%

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Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

104%

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Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

104%

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Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

102%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

102%

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Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

100%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

100%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

100%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

98%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

98%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

98%

#314

Core i7-10700

MSRP: $365|Avg: $268

98%

#315

Core i5-9600K

MSRP: $263|Avg: $178

97%

#316

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1400

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar M2 Pro

#204

M2 Pro

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i9-11900F delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the M2 Pro in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i9-11900F	M2 Pro
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($358.87)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i9-11900F	M2 Pro
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($358.87)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

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

M2 Pro Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-11900F and M2 Pro

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.

M2 Pro

The M2 Pro is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.42 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,939 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-11900F packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the M2 Pro offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the M2 Pro has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-11900F versus 3.5 GHz on the M2 Pro — a 37.2% clock advantage for the Core i9-11900F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.42 GHz). The Core i9-11900F is built on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i9-11900F scores 22,052 against the M2 Pro's 21,939 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i9-11900F. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-11900F vs 24 MB on the M2 Pro.

Feature	Core i9-11900F	M2 Pro
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	12 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+46%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+3%	2.42 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	24 MB+50%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	36 MB+14300%
Process	14 nm	5 nm-64%
Architecture	Rocket Lake (2021)	—
PassMark	22,052	21,939
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,650
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	14,450

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-11900F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M2 Pro uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i9-11900F	M2 Pro
Socket	LGA1200	none
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i9-11900F) / ARM Virtualization (M2 Pro). The M2 Pro includes integrated graphics (Apple M2 Pro GPU), while the Core i9-11900F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M2 Pro targets Professional Laptop.