CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i9-10900KF @ 3.70GHz

Key Findings

The Intel Core i5-14600K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 37.3%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600K shows superior performance with a 74.3% advantage
The Intel Core i9-10900KF @ 3.70GHz has the highest core count with 10 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i5-14600K

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2023

Market Position

218th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs44th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs63rd fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i9-10900KF @ 3.70GHz

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2020

Market Position

556th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs465th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs190th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600K

4,281

3.70GHz

3,117

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600K

39,246

3.70GHz

22,519

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i9-10900KF @ 3.70GHz

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i5-14600K

i5-14600K

Intel Core i9-10900KF @ 3.70GHz

3.70GHz

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF

i5-14600K

Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10900KF CPU @ 3.70GHz, Intel Core i9-10900KF CPU @ 3.70GHz

3.70GHz

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i5-14600K

3.7 GHz

3.70GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i5-14600K

5.3 GHz

3.70GHz

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i5-14600K

10 Threads: 20

3.70GHz

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i5-14600K

FCLGA1200

3.70GHz

⚡TDP

125 W

i5-14600K

125 W

3.70GHz

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB

i5-14600K

L1 Instruction Cache: 10 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 10 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 10 x 256 KBL3 Cache: 20 MB

3.70GHz

The Intel Core i5-14600K and Intel Core i9-10900KF @ 3.70GHz compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i5-14600K shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i9-10900KF @ 3.70GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-10900KF @ 3.70GHz drawing more power under load (125W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.