Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
81.1Single-core92.1
65.7Multi-core96.7
59Gaming74.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K15 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 68.6, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+31) and gaming (+15). Intel Core i5-14600K 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 i5-14600K
- 17% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 150 W
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger Single-core score: 92 vs 81
- Stronger Multi-core score: 97 vs 66
- Stronger gaming score: 74 vs 59
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 8
- 71% higher cores: 24 vs 14
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W+17% | 150 W |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | 253 W+40% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 24+71% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Threads | 20 | 32+60% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+9% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 6.2 GHz+17% |
| L2 cache | 20 MB | 32 MB+60% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 36 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,650 MHz+6% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,900 | 3,250+12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000 | 21,800+45% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150 | 2,360+10% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,500 | 41,500+69% |
| PassMark | 38,500 | 63,500+65% |
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