Intel Core i9-14900K vs Intel Core i9-14900KF
88.2Single-core87.6
92.9Multi-core88.8
73.2Gamingspec-based73.2
3 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900K0 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 86.6 to 84.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+4) and single-core (+1). Intel Core i9-14900KF 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 i9-14900K
- Stronger multi-core score: 93 vs 89
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KF
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900K | Intel Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 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 i9-14900K | Intel Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-14900K | Intel Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,650 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900K | Intel Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900K | Intel Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900K | Intel Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,130Top 13% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000Top 8% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,280+2%Top 4% | 2,234Top 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 40,000Top 7% | — |
| PassMark | 58,188Top 9% | 58,069Top 10% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,690Top 12% | 4,688Top 13% |
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