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

Key Findings

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

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-14900K

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 i5-14600

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

i9-14900K

4,870

i5-14600

4,281

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-14900K

62,393

i5-14600

39,246

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

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-14900K

i9-14900K

Intel Core i5-14600

i5-14600

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900KS, Intel Core i9-14900KS

i9-14900K

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

i5-14600

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-14900K

N/A

i5-14600

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-14900K

N/A

i5-14600

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-14900K

N/A

i5-14600

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i9-14900K

FCLGA1700

i5-14600

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-14900K

125 W

i5-14600

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB

i9-14900K

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

i5-14600

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

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

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