Intel Core i9-14900KS vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
92.1Single-core88.7
96.7Multi-core81.6
74.4Gamingspec-based64.4
13 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS6 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 79.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+15) and single-core (+3). Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 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 89
- Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 82
- 78% higher threads: 32 vs 18
- 59% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 159 W
- 34% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 41,500 vs 30,867
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 31% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- 17% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 150 W
- Lower launch price: $219 vs $689
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 150 W | 125 W+17% |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+59% | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24+33% | 18 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 16+33% | 12 |
| Threads | 32+78% | 18 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz+31% |
| Boost clock | 6.2 GHz+17% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 32 MB+7% | 30 MB |
| L3 cache | 36 MB+20% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900KS | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,250+2%Top 8% | 3,182Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,800+5%Top 6% | 20,692Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,360+4%Top 3% | 2,261Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 41,500+34%Top 6% | 30,867Top 15% |
| PassMark | 63,500+23%Top 5% | 51,560Top 16% |
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