CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i9-9940X @ 3.30GHz
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i5-14600K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 62.9%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600K shows superior performance with a 40.3% advantage
- The Intel Core i9-9940X @ 3.30GHz has the highest core count with 14 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i5-14600K
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 i9-9940X @ 3.30GHz
Release Date
Q4 2018
Market Position
382nd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs742nd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs126th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i5-14600K
4,281
3.30GHz
2,628
Multi-Thread Performance
i5-14600K
39,246
3.30GHz
27,975
Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i9-9940X @ 3.30GHz
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i5-14600K
i5-14600K
Intel Core i9-9940X @ 3.30GHz
3.30GHz
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600K
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9940X CPU @ 3.30GHz
3.30GHz
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i5-14600K
3.3 GHz
3.30GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i5-14600K
4.5 GHz
3.30GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i5-14600K
14 Threads: 28
3.30GHz
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i5-14600K
FCLGA2066
3.30GHz
âš¡TDP
125 W
i5-14600K
165 W
3.30GHz
💾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: 14 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 14 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 14 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 19 MB
3.30GHz
The Intel Core i5-14600K and Intel Core i9-9940X @ 3.30GHz 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 i9-9940X @ 3.30GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-9940X @ 3.30GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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