Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i9-9900KS
66.3Single-core48
35.3Multi-core42.8
38.5Gamingspec-based47.4
9 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F7 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900KS
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.4 against 45.5 for Intel Core i9-9900KS. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-9900KS edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-14100F
- Stronger single-core score: 66 vs 48
- 150% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- 54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 127 W
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $513
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900KS
- Stronger multi-core score: 43 vs 35
- 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
- 33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
- 26% higher PassMark: 19,345 vs 15,399
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2019 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | FCLGA1151 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+54% | 127 W |
| Max turbo power | 110 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 8 | 16+100% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz+14% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB+150% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 16 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,892Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,953Bottom 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,830Top 40% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,100Bottom 26% | — |
| PassMark | 15,399Bottom 32% | 19,345+26%Bottom 42% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,775+25%Top 36% | 3,025Bottom 42% |
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