Intel Core i9-14900K vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
88.2Single-core92.1
94.5Multi-core96.7
73.2Gaming74.4
1 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900K7 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 87.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+4) and Multi-core (+2). 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 i9-14900K
- 17% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 150 W
- Lower launch price: $589 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger Single-core score: 92 vs 88
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W+17% | 150 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 i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.2 GHz+3% |
| L2 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900K | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,130 | 3,250+4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000 | 21,800+4% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,280 | 2,360+4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 40,000 | 41,500+4% |
| PassMark | 62,000 | 63,500+2% |
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