CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-14900KF vs Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-14900KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 21.7%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-14900KF shows superior performance with a 44.4% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-14900KF

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2023

Market Position

91st fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs14th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs24th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2022

Market Position

203rd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs148th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs56th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-14900KF

4,708

Core

3,869

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-14900KF

59,519

Core

41,209

Specifications: Intel Core i9-14900KF vs Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-14900KF

i9-14900KF

Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core

Core

🔄Other Names

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

i9-14900KF

ARM Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core 0 MHz

Core

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-14900KF

N/A

Core

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-14900KF

N/A

Core

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-14900KF

N/A

Core

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i9-14900KF

N/A

Core

⚡TDP

125 W

i9-14900KF

60 W

Core

💾Cache

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

i9-14900KF

N/A

Core

The Intel Core i9-14900KF and Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-14900KF shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-14900KF drawing more power under load (125W vs 60W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.