Intel Core i9-11900K vs. AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

After taking a beating with the launch of Ryzen 5000, Intel is back with a new generation of processors. The eight-core Core i9-11900K leads the lineup, boasting huge IPC improvements, a high boost clock, and a surprisingly low price tag. Early benchmarks make Intel’s upcoming launch feel like deja vu, though. Although it’s clear the 11900K improves on the previous generation’s 10900K, Intel’s upcoming processor looks like a carbon copy of AMD’s flagship 5900X — with fewer cores.

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