Think outside the box The 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900K has got fast clock speeds and high core counts which work seamlessly together to get more out of competetive gaming and content creation. This processor is unlocked and overclockable for you to be able to unleash extreme performance. The 11th Generations CPUs are compatible with most 400 and 500 series motherboards and support PCIe Gen 4, you can also take advantage of excellent memory speeds and great features like Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel Thermal Volocity Technology. 3.5 GHz Base Clock 5.3 GHz Boost Clock 8/16 Cores/Threads 16MB Cache Size Gaming and Beyond Engineered for play Balanced Performance optimised for gaming. Made to create Easily push through complex content creation workloads. Game for a crowd Maximise recording quality while maintaining in-game FPS. Customised performance Advanced overclocking controls for unlocked processors. Free your Build 11th Gen Intel Core processors support the latest platform technologies to truly personalise your new PCs capabilities. PCIe Gen 4Support for the latest discrete graphics and other PCIe devices. Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig ) technology: Automatically prioritizes play on your busy networks Thunderbolt 4 technology:Fast connectivity to monitors and other peripherals To benefit from these technologies, ensure applicable system components are compatible. The Next Generation Family 11th Generation Intel Family Whether youre looking to fully experience the latest games and entertainment or boost your productivity when creating or running the latest business productivity apps, Intels newest lineup of desktop processors delivers powerful features that empower you to do more. Cores & Clocks No. of Cores 8 Core No. of Threads 16 Core Ratio 35 x Clock Speed 3.5 GHz Turbo Speed 5.3 GHz Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Speed N/A Unlocked Core Multiplier Yes Unlocked Full Range Base Clock (B-Clock) Yes Bus Speeds FSB Speed N/A QPI Speed N/A UPI Links/Speed N/A DMI Speed N/A Memory Support Max. Memory Size   Max. Memory Speed DDR4 - 3200 Max. Memory Channels   ECC Memory   Intel Optane Memory No Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory No Lanes & Features Intel Deep Learning Boost Support No Scalability 1 Socket/Processor ONLY Node Controller Support No PCIe Version 4.0 PCIe Lanes 20 Integrated Graphics Features Integrated Graphics Yes Integrated Graphics Model/Type   iGPU Cores   iGPU Base Clock N/A iGPU Boost Clock N/A iGPU Max. Resolution   CPU Cache L1 Cache   L2 Cache   L3 Cache   Intel Smart Cache 16MB Retail Thermals & Package Max. TDP 125W Thermal Specification   Heatsink/Cooler Included? Not Included, Sold Separately Package Type Model & Type CPU Type Intel Core i9 CPU Model 11900K Socket 1200 Architecture Rocket Lake Manufacturing Process 14 nm