Intel Core i7-5930K vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
20.9Single-core92.1
30.8Multi-core96.7
37.7Gaming74.4
4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5930K16 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 29.6, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+71) and Multi-core (+66). Intel Core i7-5930K 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 i7-5930K
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 100% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 20
- Lower launch price: $583 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger Single-core score: 92 vs 21
- Stronger Multi-core score: 97 vs 31
- Stronger gaming score: 74 vs 38
- 2033% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 2 MB
- 510% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 41,500 vs 6,800
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5930K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA2011-v3 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm+55% |
| Base TDP | 140 W+7% | 150 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5930K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 24+300% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 12 | 32+167% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+9% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz | 6.2 GHz+68% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 32 MB+2033% |
| L3 cache | 15 MB | 36 MB+140% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5930K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5930K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2133 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| Memory channels | 4+100% | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5930K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 40+100% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5930K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,050Top 93% | 3,250+210%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,050Top 75% | 21,800+332%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 920Top 93% | 2,360+157%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,800Top 73% | 41,500+510%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 13,300Top 70% | 63,500+377%Top 3% |
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