How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-14500 scores 59.6/100 overall; Intel Core i9-9900K scores 42.5/100. Intel Core i5-14500 wins 15 individual spec rows, Intel Core i9-9900K wins 3.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-14500 and the Intel Core i9-9900K?

Intel Core i5-14500 advantages: Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 40; Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 41; 475% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 2 MB; 75% higher cores: 14 vs 8; 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3; Lower launch price: $232 vs $488. Intel Core i9-9900K advantages: 38% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz; 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6; Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-14500 or Intel Core i9-9900K?

Intel Core i5-14500 launched cheaper at $232, versus $488 for the Intel Core i9-9900K.

Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i9-9900K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-14500

$232

Intel

Intel Core i9-9900K

$488

69.7Single-core40.4

54.3Multi-core41.2

57.2Gamingspec-based47.4

15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-145003 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+29) and multi-core (+13). Intel Core i9-9900K 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

Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 40
Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 41
475% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 2 MB
75% higher cores: 14 vs 8
67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
Lower launch price: $232 vs $488

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K

38% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i9-9900K
Announced	2024	2018
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1151-v2
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	65 W+32%	95 W
Max turbo power	154 W+29%	119 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i9-9900K
Cores	14+75%	8
Performance cores	6	8+33%
Efficiency cores	8	0
Threads	20+25%	16
Base clock	2.6 GHz	3.6 GHz+38%
Boost clock	5 GHz	5 GHz
L2 cache	12 MB+475%	2 MB
L3 cache	24 MB+50%	16 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i9-9900K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	1,550 MHz	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i9-9900K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-2666
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i9-9900K
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-14500 versus Intel Core i9-9900K
Spec	Intel Core i5-14500	Intel Core i9-9900K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,583+50%Top 35%	1,720Bottom 42%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	8,800Bottom 45%
Cinebench R23 (single)	—	1,280Bottom 32%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	—	12,400Bottom 47%
PassMark	30,708+65%Top 38%	18,600Bottom 32%

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