Intel Core i9-13900KS vs Intel Core i9-14900K
88.9Single-core88.2
96.2Multi-core92.9
73.2Gamingspec-based73.2
3 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900KS1 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 88.2 to 86.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+3) and single-core (+1). Intel Core i9-14900K 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 i9-13900KS
- Stronger multi-core score: 96 vs 93
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900K
- 17% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 150 W
- Lower launch price: $589 vs $689
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KS | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 150 W | 125 W+17% |
| Max turbo power | 253 W | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | — | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KS | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 6 GHz | 6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KS | 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 i9-13900KS | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KS | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KS | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,130Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 21,000Top 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,280Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 40,789+2%Top 8% | 40,000Top 9% |
| PassMark | 60,373+4%Top 6% | 58,188Top 8% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,715+1%Top 6% | 4,690Top 8% |
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