CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-13900KS vs Intel Core i5-14600KF

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i9-13900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 10.9%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-13900KS shows superior performance with a 56.8% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-13900KS

Desktop
Release Date
Q1 2023
Market Position
81st fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs10th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs21st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i5-14600KF

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
218th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs44th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs63rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-13900KS
4,747
i5-14600KF
4,281

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-13900KS
61,553
i5-14600KF
39,246

Specifications: Intel Core i9-13900KS vs Intel Core i5-14600KF

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-13900KS
i9-13900KS
Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
🔄Other Names
13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900KS, 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900KS
i9-13900KS
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-13900KS
N/A
i5-14600KF
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-13900KS
N/A
i5-14600KF
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-13900KS
N/A
i5-14600KF
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i9-13900KS
FCLGA1700
i5-14600KF
⚡TDP
150 W
i9-13900KS
125 W
i5-14600KF
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB
i9-13900KS
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB
i5-14600KF

The Intel Core i9-13900KS and Intel Core i5-14600KF compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-13900KS shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i5-14600KF takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-13900KS drawing more power under load (150W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.