Intel has launched a set of 11th Gen Intel Core S-series processors for desktop with i9-11900K chip at the core. First sighted during CES 2021, the chipset was previously codenamed ‘Rocket Lake-S’. The new Intel chip can boost up to 5.3GHz speed making it a highlighting feature.
A desktop remains the first choice when it comes to powerful performance, no matter whether laptops are in the headlines. Intel’s new 11th Gen chipset is developed in order to deliver a smooth experience for gaming enthusiasts and graphic-intensive tasks.
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The Intel Core i9 and Core i7 are comprised of 8 cores while the Core i5 includes 6 cores. The 11th Gen Intel Core S-series desktop processor based on Cypress Cove architecture replacing Skylake microarchitecture. The top-in-line Core i9-11900K features up to 5.3GHz, 8 cores, 16 threads, and 16MB Smart Cache.
The new Intel desktop processor provides up to 19% improved performance significantly at gen-over-gen IPC. The processor will be assisted by Intel UHD graphics with Xe graphics architecture which the company claims will offer up to 50% better performance. Intel is also employing its Deep Learning Boost and Vector Neural Network Instructions within the 11th Gen desktop processor.
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The Rocket Lake-S chipset will extend its support for DDR4 3200MHz RAM, PCIe 4.0 storage, Thunderbolt 4 USB port, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity.
Intel 11th Gen Desktop Processors
| Processor | Cores/Threads | Base Clock | Single/All Core Turbo | TDP | Graphics | Recommended Cost |
| Core i9-11900K | 8/16 | 3.5GHz | 5.3GHz/4.8GHz | 125W | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | $539 |
| Core i9-11900 | 8/16 | 2.5GHz | 5.2GHz/4.7GHz | 65W | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | $439 |
| Core i7-11700K | 8/16 | 3.6GHz | 5.0GHz/4.6GHz | 125W | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | $399 |
| Core i7-11700 | 8/16 | 2.5GHz | 4.9GHz/4.4GHz | 65W | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | $323 |
| Core i5-11600K | 6/12 | 3.9GHz | 4.9GHz/4.6GHz | 125W | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | $262 |
| Core i5-11600 | 6/12 | 2.8GHz | 4.8GHz/4.3GHz | 65W | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | $213 |
| Core i5-11500 | 6/12 | 2.7GHz | 4.6GHz/4.2GHz | 65W | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | $192 |
| Core i5-11400 | 6/12 | 2.6GHz | 4.4GHz/4.2GHz | 65W | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | $182 |
