CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-14900KS vs Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-14900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 15.9%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-14900KS shows superior performance with a 23.8% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-14900KS

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2024

Market Position

76th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs3rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs19th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2023

Market Position

139th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs50th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs36th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-14900KS

4,870

Core

4,202

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-14900KS

62,393

Core

50,389

Specifications: Intel Core i9-14900KS vs Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-14900KS

i9-14900KS

Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core

Core

🔄Other Names

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

i9-14900KS

ARM Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core 0 MHz, ARM Apple processor 24 Core 0 MHz

Core

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-14900KS

N/A

Core

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-14900KS

N/A

Core

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-14900KS

N/A

Core

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i9-14900KS

N/A

Core

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-14900KS

N/A

Core

💾Cache

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

i9-14900KS

N/A

Core

The Intel Core i9-14900KS and Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-14900KS shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core drawing more power under load (NaNW vs NaNW). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.