Intel Core i9-11900KF vs Intel Xeon Gold 6242R

Processor comparisons   18-03-2021
   Perhaps you can't decide which CPU to buy, you can make a choice by looking at the Intel Core i9-11900KF vs Intel Xeon Gold 6242R tests and understand which is better for games or simple use for video editing, rendering, programming, machine learning, streaming. Here is all information from real video editing and streaming tests or many benchmarks. A careful analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like RealBench, Furmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Prime95, UserBenchmark, SuperPi, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), GeekBench 6, 5.2, 3DMark, AIDA64, Gears 5, Dolphin Emulator, PassMark, MATLAB, WPrime, 7zip, Blender, Handbrake, VeraCrypt, Blender, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, PCMark 10.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Cyberpunk 2077
Apex Legends
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Fortnite
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Fallout 76
Valorant
Overwatch
Watch Dogs Legion
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Rainbow Six Siege
Halo Infinite
Death Stranding
Red Dead Redemption 2
Borderlands 3
Grand Theft Auto V
Valheim
Last Man Standing
DOOM: Eternal

After reading the results of parallel benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Xeon Gold 6242R or Intel Core i9-11900KF.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i9-11900KF

58%

Xeon Gold 6242R

60%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Xeon Gold 6242R is 3% better than Core i9-11900KF. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i9-11900KF

54%

Xeon Gold 6242R

66%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a small game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which processors were compared: Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Control, Battlefield V, Forza Horizon 4, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Horizon Zero Dawn, Hitman 3, NBA 2K20, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), DOTA 2A, Monster Hunter World, Ghostrunner, Microsoft Flight Simulator, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), League of Legends (LOL), Metro Exodus, Half-Life: Alyx.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	96.8	117.7
Valorant	110.0	133.8
Cyberpunk 2077	61.6	74.9
Apex Legends	103.4	125.8
Call of Duty Warzone	82.5	100.4
Overwatch	89.1	108.4
Red Dead Redemption 2	75.9	92.3
DOOM Eternal	55.0	66.9
Warzone	85.8	104.4
Assassin's Creed	92.4	112.4
Valheim	91.3	111.1

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i9-11900KF

45%

Xeon Gold 6242R

17%

To make a final choice on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i9-11900KF is more energy efficient than the Xeon Gold 6242R as it consumes less power: 125W vs. 205W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, programming, video rendering or video editing, machine learning, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum efficiency, the CPU includes all threads and cores that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to make sure that the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i9-11900KF	Intel Xeon Gold 6242R
Cinbench 15 Single-core	281	216
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2549	5946
Cinbench 20 Single-core	630	497
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	5668	14382
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1636	1269
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	16310	36754

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i9-11900KF	Intel Xeon Gold 6242R
Single-Core	3763	2419
Multi-Core	27884	34882

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i9-11900KF	Intel Xeon Gold 6242R
Single-Core	1722	1073
Multi-Core	8613	29161

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in the newest games. Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Core i9-11900KF	Intel Xeon Gold 6242R
Announcement date	February 21, 2021	October 01, 2020
Type	Desktop	Server
Socket	FCLGA1200	FCLGA3647
Core name	Rocket Lake	Cascade Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	11	2
Turbo Frequency	5.3 MHz	4.1 MHz
Frequency	3.5 MHz	3.1 MHz
Cores	8	20
Threads	16	40
Bus rate	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	9800 millions	7510 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	125 W	205 W
Memory type	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2933
Max. Memory	128 Gb	1 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200
Memory bandwidth	50 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache	4 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	35.75 MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	Yes
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i9-11900KF is 11% better than Xeon Gold 6242R in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Xeon Gold 6242R has 12 more core than Core i9-11900KF. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-11900KF is better: 16
The number of parameters for which Intel Xeon Gold 6242R is better: 20
However, it should be realized that all the figures in the article above do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Be sure to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Core i9-11900KF and Intel Xeon Gold 6242R before making a choice which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.

• Intel Core i9-11900KF specs and review.

• Intel Xeon Gold 6242R specs and review.