Intel Core i9-14900KS vs Intel Core i9-9900K
92.1Single-core40.4
96.7Multi-core41.2
74.4Gamingspec-based47.4
17 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS2 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+56) and single-core (+52). Intel Core i9-9900K 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 i9-14900KS
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 40
- Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 41
- 1500% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 2 MB
- 241% higher PassMark: 63,500 vs 18,600
- 235% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 41,500 vs 12,400
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- 37% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 150 W
- 12% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Lower launch price: $488 vs $689
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 150 W | 95 W+37% |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+113% | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24+200% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 16 | 0 |
| Threads | 32+100% | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+12% |
| Boost clock | 6.2 GHz+24% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 32 MB+1500% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 36 MB+125% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,250+89%Top 9% | 1,720Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,800+148%Top 6% | 8,800Bottom 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,360+84%Top 3% | 1,280Bottom 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 41,500+235%Top 6% | 12,400Bottom 47% |
| PassMark | 63,500+241%Top 5% | 18,600Bottom 32% |
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