Intel Core i9-11900KF vs Intel Xeon Gold 6246R

Processor comparisons   18-03-2021
   Perhaps you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a decision after reading the detailed tests Intel Core i9-11900KF vs Intel Xeon Gold 6246R and see which is better for games or normal use for programming, video editing, machine learning, streaming, rendering. Here is all information from real streaming and video editing tests or different benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is made by the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software such as Gears 5, PassMark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Prime95, MATLAB, Furmark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Blender, WPrime, GeekBench 6, 5.2, VeraCrypt, 3DMark, PCMark 10, DaVinci Resolve Studio, AIDA64, SuperPi, 7zip, Blender, Handbrake, RealBench, Dolphin Emulator, UserBenchmark.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

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

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Xeon Gold 6246R 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 6246R

59%

This shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Xeon Gold 6246R is 1% better than Core i9-11900KF. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i9-11900KF

54%

Xeon Gold 6246R

62%

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

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	96.8	109.5
Valorant	110.0	124.5
Cyberpunk 2077	61.6	69.7
Apex Legends	103.4	117.0
Call of Duty Warzone	82.5	93.4
Overwatch	89.1	100.8
Red Dead Redemption 2	75.9	85.9
DOOM Eternal	55.0	62.2
Warzone	85.8	97.1
Assassin's Creed	92.4	104.6
Valheim	91.3	103.3

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: 2K, FullHD or 4K. Therefore, 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 compare it in one assembly with the video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i9-11900KF

45%

Xeon Gold 6246R

16%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance 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 6246R as it consumes less power: 125W vs. 205W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. It is necessary to count so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, machine learning, video editing or video rendering, streaming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum performance, the processor includes all cores and threads that it has. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account 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. Since there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
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 6246R
Cinbench 15 Single-core	281	179
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2549	5252
Cinbench 20 Single-core	630	397
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	5668	12359
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1636	1059
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	16310	29861

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

	Intel Core i9-11900KF	Intel Xeon Gold 6246R
Single-Core	3763	2365
Multi-Core	27884	30393

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

	Intel Core i9-11900KF	Intel Xeon Gold 6246R
Single-Core	1722	1041
Multi-Core	8613	21110

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The newer the processor, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS even in new games. The economy are obvious! Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i9-11900KF	Intel Xeon Gold 6246R
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	3.4 MHz
Cores	8	16
Threads	16	32
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 2% better than Xeon Gold 6246R in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Xeon Gold 6246R has 8 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 6246R is better: 20
Although it should be realized that the summary data in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should entirely trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Better to watch the video tests and read the opinion of of people who bought Intel Core i9-11900KF and Intel Xeon Gold 6246R before making a selection which of the processors to buy for gaming.

• Intel Core i9-11900KF specs and review.

• Intel Xeon Gold 6246R specs and review.