Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
69.7Single-core92.1
54.3Multi-core96.7
57.2Gamingspec-based74.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1450012 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 59.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+42) and single-core (+22). Intel Core i5-14500 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14500
- 57% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 150 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $232 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 70
- Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 54
- 178% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 107% higher PassMark: 63,500 vs 30,708
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+57% | 150 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | 253 W+64% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 24+71% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Threads | 20 | 32+60% |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+23% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 6.2 GHz+24% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 32 MB+178% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 36 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,583Top 35% | 3,250+26%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 21,800Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,360Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 41,500Top 6% |
| PassMark | 30,708Top 38% | 63,500+107%Top 5% |
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