Intel Core i9-10900K vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
41.9Single-core92.1
48.2Multi-core96.7
54.6Gaming74.4
3 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K18 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 47.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+50) and Multi-core (+49). Intel Core i9-10900K 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 i9-10900K
- 25% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 8
- 17% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 150 W
- 16% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Lower launch price: $488 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger Single-core score: 92 vs 42
- Stronger Multi-core score: 97 vs 48
- Stronger gaming score: 74 vs 55
- 1180% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 3 MB
- 168% higher PassMark: 63,500 vs 23,700
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W+17% | 150 W |
| Max turbo power | 250 W | 253 W+1% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 24+140% |
| Performance cores | 10+25% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 20 | 32+60% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+16% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 6.2 GHz+17% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 32 MB+1180% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 36 MB+80% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,650 MHz+38% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10900K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,730Top 50% | 3,250+88%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,400Top 38% | 21,800+110%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,340Top 52% | 2,360+76%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,300Top 30% | 41,500+155%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 23,700Top 40% | 63,500+168%Top 3% |
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