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Intel Core i9-9900K

8C/16T · 95 W · Launched Oct 2018
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CPU overall vs rivals

Ryzen 5 7600 (ref)Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GECore i9-9900K ◂Core i5-11500Core 7 350Core i5-1350PCore i9-9900KFCore i3-12100F0102030405037.737.737.737.537.438.150.037.7Intel Core i9-9900K This chip Desktop CPU Index 37.7Intel Core i5-11500 Just above in its segment Desktop CPU Index 37.7 1.00× Core i9-9900KIntel Core 7 350 Just above in its segment Desktop CPU Index 37.7 1.00× Core i9-9900KIntel Core i9-9900KF Just below in its segment Desktop CPU Index 37.5 0.99× Core i9-9900KIntel Core i3-12100F Just below in its segment Desktop CPU Index 37.4 0.99× Core i9-9900KAMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE Nearest competitor Desktop CPU Index 38.1 1.01× Core i9-9900KAMD Ryzen 5 7600 Reference chip Desktop CPU Index 50.0 1.33× Core i9-9900KIntel Core i5-1350P Nearest laptop chip Laptop CPU Index 37.7 1.00× Core i9-9900K
Ryzen 5 7600 (ref)Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GECore i9-9900K ◂Core i5-11500Core 7 350Core i5-1350PCore i9-9900KFCore i3-12100F0102030405037.737.737.737.537.438.150.037.7Intel Core i9-9900K This chip Desktop CPU Index 37.7Intel Core i5-11500 Just above in its segment Desktop CPU Index 37.7 1.00× Core i9-9900KIntel Core 7 350 Just above in its segment Desktop CPU Index 37.7 1.00× Core i9-9900KIntel Core i9-9900KF Just below in its segment Desktop CPU Index 37.5 0.99× Core i9-9900KIntel Core i3-12100F Just below in its segment Desktop CPU Index 37.4 0.99× Core i9-9900KAMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE Nearest competitor Desktop CPU Index 38.1 1.01× Core i9-9900KAMD Ryzen 5 7600 Reference chip Desktop CPU Index 50.0 1.33× Core i9-9900KIntel Core i5-1350P Nearest laptop chip Laptop CPU Index 37.7 1.00× Core i9-9900K
CPU overall
37.7
0.75× refest.
CPU multi-thread
38.7
0.77× ref
CPU single-thread
36.3
0.73× ref
CPU creative apps
34.7
0.69× ref
Street price
$465
465 €
CPU overall per $100
8.1
TDP
95.0 W
CPU overall per watt
0.40

CPU multi-thread, by benchmark

Blender (CPU) 4Blender (CPU) 5Geekbench Multi-Core 6Geekbench Multi-Core 77-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) R15Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) R20Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) R23x265 (NotebookCheck)PassMark CPU MarkV-Ray 6 (CPU)0102030405044.043.534.136.637.039.441.740.543.834.837.1Blender (CPU), version 4 Index 44.0 (p10 35.4 – p90 48.5) Median 171 samples/min (p10 138 – p90 189) 28 runs, 15 Nov 2025 – 2 Jun 2026 Blender Open DataBlender (CPU), version 5 Index 43.5 (p10 41.0 – p90 48.4) Median 183 samples/min (p10 173 – p90 204) 24 runs, 12 Mar 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 Blender Open DataGeekbench Multi-Core, version 6 Index 34.1 (p10 26.7 – p90 39.3) Median 7,868 points (p10 6,156 – p90 9,059) 172 runs, 18 Jul 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Multi-Core, version 7 Index 36.6 (p10 29.7 – p90 41.5) Median 8,924 points (p10 7,251 – p90 10.1k) 191 runs, 5 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 37.0 Median 48.2k MIPS Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 39.4 Median 1,979 points Source average of 9 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 41.7 Median 4,871 points Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R23 Index 40.5 Median 12.4k points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)x265 (NotebookCheck), version 1 Index 43.8 Median 15.8 fps Source average of 3 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark CPU Mark Index 34.8 Median 18.0k points Source average of 18412 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMarkV-Ray 6 (CPU), version 6 Index 37.1 Median 10.2k vsamples Source average of 25 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 V-Ray Benchmark
Blender (CPU) 4Blender (CPU) 5GB MT 6GB MT 77-Zip multi-thread…Cinebench multi-th…Cinebench multi-th…Cinebench multi-th…x265 (NotebookChec…PassMark CPU MarkV-Ray 6 (CPU)0102030405044.043.534.136.637.039.441.740.543.834.837.1Blender (CPU), version 4 Index 44.0 (p10 35.4 – p90 48.5) Median 171 samples/min (p10 138 – p90 189) 28 runs, 15 Nov 2025 – 2 Jun 2026 Blender Open DataBlender (CPU), version 5 Index 43.5 (p10 41.0 – p90 48.4) Median 183 samples/min (p10 173 – p90 204) 24 runs, 12 Mar 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 Blender Open DataGeekbench Multi-Core, version 6 Index 34.1 (p10 26.7 – p90 39.3) Median 7,868 points (p10 6,156 – p90 9,059) 172 runs, 18 Jul 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Multi-Core, version 7 Index 36.6 (p10 29.7 – p90 41.5) Median 8,924 points (p10 7,251 – p90 10.1k) 191 runs, 5 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 37.0 Median 48.2k MIPS Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 39.4 Median 1,979 points Source average of 9 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 41.7 Median 4,871 points Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R23 Index 40.5 Median 12.4k points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)x265 (NotebookCheck), version 1 Index 43.8 Median 15.8 fps Source average of 3 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark CPU Mark Index 34.8 Median 18.0k points Source average of 18412 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMarkV-Ray 6 (CPU), version 6 Index 37.1 Median 10.2k vsamples Source average of 25 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 V-Ray Benchmark
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
Blender (CPU)4171138–189samples/min28 runs44.015 Nov 2025 – 2 Jun 2026
Blender (CPU)5183173–204samples/min24 runs43.512 Mar 2026 – 12 Oct 2026
Geekbench Multi-Core67,8686,156–9,059points172 runs34.118 Jul 2026 – 2 Nov 2026
Geekbench Multi-Core78,9247,251–10.1kpoints191 runs36.65 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck)18.0348.2k–MIPS2 avg.37.06 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)R151,979–points9 avg.39.46 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)R204,871–points2 avg.41.76 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)R2312.4k–points1 avg.40.56 Nov 2026
x265 (NotebookCheck)115.8–fps3 avg.43.86 Nov 2026
PassMark CPU Markcurrent18.0k–points18412 avg.34.86 Nov 2026
V-Ray 6 (CPU)610.2k–vsamples25 avg.37.16 Nov 2026

CPU single-thread, by benchmark

CPU-Z single-threadGeekbench Single-Core 6Geekbench Single-Core 77-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) R15Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) R20Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) R23PassMark Single Thread0102030405036.836.237.938.435.933.933.235.2CPU-Z single-thread, version 2017.1 Index 36.8 Median 545 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 CPU-Z ValidatorGeekbench Single-Core, version 6 Index 36.2 (p10 32.9 – p90 39.3) Median 1,691 points (p10 1,536 – p90 1,834) 172 runs, 18 Jul 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Single-Core, version 7 Index 37.9 (p10 34.7 – p90 40.2) Median 1,702 points (p10 1,560 – p90 1,804) 186 runs, 5 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 38.4 Median 5,411 MIPS Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 35.9 Median 212 points Source average of 9 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 33.9 Median 502 points Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R23 Index 33.2 Median 1,280 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark Single Thread Index 35.2 Median 2,907 points Source average of 18412 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
CPU-Z single-threadGB ST 6GB ST 77-Zip single-threa…Cinebench single-t…Cinebench single-t…Cinebench single-t…PassMark ST0102030405036.836.237.938.435.933.933.235.2CPU-Z single-thread, version 2017.1 Index 36.8 Median 545 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 CPU-Z ValidatorGeekbench Single-Core, version 6 Index 36.2 (p10 32.9 – p90 39.3) Median 1,691 points (p10 1,536 – p90 1,834) 172 runs, 18 Jul 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Single-Core, version 7 Index 37.9 (p10 34.7 – p90 40.2) Median 1,702 points (p10 1,560 – p90 1,804) 186 runs, 5 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 38.4 Median 5,411 MIPS Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 35.9 Median 212 points Source average of 9 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 33.9 Median 502 points Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R23 Index 33.2 Median 1,280 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark Single Thread Index 35.2 Median 2,907 points Source average of 18412 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
CPU-Z single-thread2017.1545–points1 avg.36.86 Nov 2026
Geekbench Single-Core61,6911,536–1,834points172 runs36.218 Jul 2026 – 2 Nov 2026
Geekbench Single-Core71,7021,560–1,804points186 runs37.95 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck)18.035,411–MIPS2 avg.38.46 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)R15212–points9 avg.35.96 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)R20502–points2 avg.33.96 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)R231,280–points1 avg.33.26 Nov 2026
PassMark Single Threadcurrent2,907–points18412 avg.35.26 Nov 2026

CPU creative apps, by benchmark

Puget Bench for After EffectsPuget Bench for Lightroom ClassicPuget Bench for PhotoshopPuget Bench for Premiere Pro Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1Puget Bench for Premiere Pro Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.10102030405038.828.032.142.134.839.136.4Puget Bench for After Effects, version After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 Index 38.8 Median 6,946 points Source average of 21 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Lightroom Classic, version Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 Index 28.0 Median 4,661 points Source average of 25 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Photoshop, version Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 Index 32.1 Median 5,730 points Source average of 85 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Premiere Pro, version Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 Index 42.1 Median 7,079 points Source average of 64 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Premiere Pro, version Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 Index 34.8 Median 61.8k points Source average of 15 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for DaVinci Resolve, version DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 Index 39.1 Median 5,670 points Source average of 12 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for DaVinci Resolve, version DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 Index 36.4 Median 59.4k points Source average of 14 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget Bench
Puget Bench for Af…Puget Bench for Li…Puget Bench for Ph…Puget Bench for Pr…Puget Bench for Pr…Puget Bench for Da…Puget Bench for Da…0102030405038.828.032.142.134.839.136.4Puget Bench for After Effects, version After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 Index 38.8 Median 6,946 points Source average of 21 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Lightroom Classic, version Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 Index 28.0 Median 4,661 points Source average of 25 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Photoshop, version Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 Index 32.1 Median 5,730 points Source average of 85 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Premiere Pro, version Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 Index 42.1 Median 7,079 points Source average of 64 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Premiere Pro, version Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 Index 34.8 Median 61.8k points Source average of 15 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for DaVinci Resolve, version DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 Index 39.1 Median 5,670 points Source average of 12 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for DaVinci Resolve, version DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 Index 36.4 Median 59.4k points Source average of 14 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget Bench
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
Puget Bench for After EffectsAfter Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.16,946–points21 avg.38.86 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for Lightroom ClassicLightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.14,661–points25 avg.28.06 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for PhotoshopPhotoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.05,730–points85 avg.32.16 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for Premiere ProPremiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.17,079–points64 avg.42.16 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for Premiere ProPremiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.061.8k–points15 avg.34.86 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for DaVinci ResolveDaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.25,670–points12 avg.39.16 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for DaVinci ResolveDaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.159.4k–points14 avg.36.46 Nov 2026

Over time

CPU multi-thread index
monthly
32.034.036.038.040.042.02024202520262023-11 36.3 index 8 samples2023-12 35.2 index 10 samples2024-01 33.6 index 11 samples2024-02 35.8 index 25 samples2024-03 37.4 index 19 samples2024-04 37.6 index 9 samples2024-05 36.1 index 8 samples2024-06 34.4 index 12 samples2024-07 34.3 index 12 samples2024-08 35.1 index 17 samples2024-09 35.4 index 16 samples2024-10 36.7 index 8 samples2024-11 36.7 index 23 samples2024-12 40.5 index 34 samples2025-01 36.8 index 19 samples2025-02 35.9 index 13 samples2025-03 37.4 index 9 samples2025-04 39.0 index 16 samples2025-05 36.4 index 5 samples2025-06 36.4 index 7 samples2025-08 37.1 index 13 samples2025-09 37.8 index 9 samples2025-10 39.6 index 6 samples2025-11 39.2 index 10 samples2025-12 36.0 index 8 samples2026-02 38.4 index 7 samples2026-07 38.4 index 35 samples2026-08 40.0 index 69 samples2026-09 36.6 index 49 samples2026-10 38.3 index 224 samples2026-11 38.3 index 43 samples
32.034.036.038.040.042.02024202520262023-11 36.3 index 8 samples2023-12 35.2 index 10 samples2024-01 33.6 index 11 samples2024-02 35.8 index 25 samples2024-03 37.4 index 19 samples2024-04 37.6 index 9 samples2024-05 36.1 index 8 samples2024-06 34.4 index 12 samples2024-07 34.3 index 12 samples2024-08 35.1 index 17 samples2024-09 35.4 index 16 samples2024-10 36.7 index 8 samples2024-11 36.7 index 23 samples2024-12 40.5 index 34 samples2025-01 36.8 index 19 samples2025-02 35.9 index 13 samples2025-03 37.4 index 9 samples2025-04 39.0 index 16 samples2025-05 36.4 index 5 samples2025-06 36.4 index 7 samples2025-08 37.1 index 13 samples2025-09 37.8 index 9 samples2025-10 39.6 index 6 samples2025-11 39.2 index 10 samples2025-12 36.0 index 8 samples2026-02 38.4 index 7 samples2026-07 38.4 index 35 samples2026-08 40.0 index 69 samples2026-09 36.6 index 49 samples2026-10 38.3 index 224 samples2026-11 38.3 index 43 samples
CPU single-thread index
monthly
35.036.037.0Aug2026SepOctNov2026-07 36.1 index 35 samples2026-08 36.5 index 61 samples2026-09 36.0 index 49 samples2026-10 35.7 index 224 samples2026-11 36.3 index 43 samples
35.036.037.0Aug2026SepOctNov2026-07 36.1 index 35 samples2026-08 36.5 index 61 samples2026-09 36.0 index 49 samples2026-10 35.7 index 224 samples2026-11 36.3 index 43 samples
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
150160170180Jan2024AprJulOctJan2025AprJulOctJan20262023-11 160 samples/min 8 samples2023-12 156 samples/min 10 samples2024-01 149 samples/min 11 samples2024-02 158 samples/min 25 samples2024-03 165 samples/min 19 samples2024-04 166 samples/min 9 samples2024-05 159 samples/min 8 samples2024-06 152 samples/min 12 samples2024-07 152 samples/min 12 samples2024-08 155 samples/min 17 samples2024-09 156 samples/min 16 samples2024-10 162 samples/min 8 samples2024-11 162 samples/min 23 samples2024-12 179 samples/min 34 samples2025-01 162 samples/min 19 samples2025-02 158 samples/min 13 samples2025-03 165 samples/min 9 samples2025-04 172 samples/min 16 samples2025-05 161 samples/min 5 samples2025-06 161 samples/min 7 samples2025-08 164 samples/min 13 samples2025-09 167 samples/min 9 samples2025-10 175 samples/min 6 samples2025-11 173 samples/min 10 samples2025-12 159 samples/min 8 samples2026-02 169 samples/min 7 samples
1501601701802024202520262023-11 160 samples/min 8 samples2023-12 156 samples/min 10 samples2024-01 149 samples/min 11 samples2024-02 158 samples/min 25 samples2024-03 165 samples/min 19 samples2024-04 166 samples/min 9 samples2024-05 159 samples/min 8 samples2024-06 152 samples/min 12 samples2024-07 152 samples/min 12 samples2024-08 155 samples/min 17 samples2024-09 156 samples/min 16 samples2024-10 162 samples/min 8 samples2024-11 162 samples/min 23 samples2024-12 179 samples/min 34 samples2025-01 162 samples/min 19 samples2025-02 158 samples/min 13 samples2025-03 165 samples/min 9 samples2025-04 172 samples/min 16 samples2025-05 161 samples/min 5 samples2025-06 161 samples/min 7 samples2025-08 164 samples/min 13 samples2025-09 167 samples/min 9 samples2025-10 175 samples/min 6 samples2025-11 173 samples/min 10 samples2025-12 159 samples/min 8 samples2026-02 169 samples/min 7 samples
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
8,8009,0009,20018Oct251Nov8152026-10 8,906 points 177 samples2026-11 8,963 points 34 samples
8,8009,0009,20018Oct251Nov8152026-10 8,906 points 177 samples2026-11 8,963 points 34 samples
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
1,6501,7001,75018Oct251Nov8152026-10 1,707 points 177 samples2026-11 1,666 points 34 samples
1,6501,7001,75018Oct251Nov8152026-10 1,707 points 177 samples2026-11 1,666 points 34 samples
Geekbench Multi-Core 6
points, monthly
7,5008,0008,500Aug2026SepOctNov2026-07 7,795 points 35 samples2026-08 8,288 points 61 samples2026-09 7,440 points 49 samples2026-10 7,708 points 47 samples2026-11 7,640 points 9 samples
7,5008,0008,500Aug2026SepOctNov2026-07 7,795 points 35 samples2026-08 8,288 points 61 samples2026-09 7,440 points 49 samples2026-10 7,708 points 47 samples2026-11 7,640 points 9 samples

Sources

Blender Open Data52 runs12 Oct 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser721 runs5 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)9 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench7 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026