Intel Core i9-13900K vs Intel Core i9-14900K
86.2Single-core88.2
90.2Multi-core92.9
71.9Gamingspec-based73.2
0 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900K10 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 86.6 to 84.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+3) and single-core (+2). Intel Core i9-13900K 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 i9-13900K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900K
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 253 W | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+7% |
| Boost clock | 5.8 GHz | 6 GHz+3% |
| L2 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,070Top 15% | 3,130+2%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,800Top 10% | 21,000+1%Top 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,238Top 8% | 2,280+2%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 37,310Top 11% | 40,000+7%Top 9% |
| PassMark | 58,051Top 9% | 58,188Top 8% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,595Top 11% | 4,690+2%Top 8% |
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