CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-14900 vs Intel Core i5-14600K

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i9-14900 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 13.8%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-14900 shows superior performance with a 59.0% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-14900

Desktop
Release Date
Q1 2024
Market Position
76th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs3rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs19th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

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

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-14900
4,870
i5-14600K
4,281

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-14900
62,393
i5-14600K
39,246

Specifications: Intel Core i9-14900 vs Intel Core i5-14600K

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-14900
i9-14900
Intel Core i5-14600K
i5-14600K
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900KS, Intel Core i9-14900KS
i9-14900
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600K
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-14900
N/A
i5-14600K
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-14900
N/A
i5-14600K
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-14900
N/A
i5-14600K
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i9-14900
FCLGA1700
i5-14600K
⚡TDP
150 W
i9-14900
125 W
i5-14600K
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB
i9-14900
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB
i5-14600K

The Intel Core i9-14900 and Intel Core i5-14600K compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-14900 shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

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

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-14900 drawing more power under load (150W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.