Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i9-14900K
Intel Core i5-14600K
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The Intel Core i5-14600K is a modern desktop processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, which inherits the 13th generation of Intel Core processors with minor improvements. The processor offers a base clock of 3.5 GHz and reaches up to 5.3 GHz in Turbo. The basic CPU structure remains unchanged. This means that the Intel Core i5-14600K also has 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores, which means that up to 20 threads can be processed in parallel. The Intel Core i5-14600K still offers a freely selectable multiplier, which makes overclocking much easier. The LGA 1700 socket, which was already introduced with Alder-Lake, is also used as the basis.
Performance
Compared to the Intel Core i5-13600K , the IPC of the new Core i5-14600K has only been increased slightly. This means that the difference in performance is also only slight. The hybrid architecture relies on the Intel Thread Director, which is responsible for the correct allocation of tasks. As a further innovation, the manufacturer is increasingly relying on AI, which is also used for overclocking. With one click in the Intel Extreme Utility, the tool checks the entire system and makes the necessary settings.
Graphics unit
Like the Intel Core i5-13600K, the Intel Core i5-14600K also has an integrated graphics unit. The Intel Iris Xe architecture continues to serve as the basis. In terms of performance, however, nothing has changed with the Intel UHD Graphics 770.
Power consumption
The TDP of the Intel Core i5-14600K is 125 watts, with the option of consuming up to 181 watts in Turbo mode. If all limits are removed, the energy requirement rises to up to 240 watts. For cooling, we recommend a powerful air cooler or a 240 AiO.
Intel Core i9-14900K
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The Intel Core i9-14900K is a high-end processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, similar to the Intel Core i9-13900K last year. The base clock is 3.2 GHz and can reach up to 6 GHz under optimal conditions. The total of 32 threads are still divided into 8 P and 16 E cores. The 8 performance cores (P-cores) also offer hyperthreading, which means that a total of 32 threads can be processed simultaneously in conjunction with the 16 energy-efficient E-cores. As before, the K models continue to offer a freely selectable multiplier, which simplifies overclocking. The Intel Core i9-14900K uses the same CPU socket (LGA 1700) as the Intel Core i9-13900K. This means you don't necessarily need a new motherboard, as the 600 series chipsets support the new processors after a BIOS update. There is also still the option of using DDR4 for the RAM.
Performance
Compared to the Intel Core i9-13900K, the Core i9-14900K still offers 8 P-cores, which are relieved by 16 additional E-cores for demanding applications and thus ensure very high multi-thread performance. In comparison, however, the Intel Core i9-14900K can only gain a slight lead. The e-cores primarily take care of background applications. The hybrid architecture relies on the Intel Thread Director, which is responsible for the correct allocation of tasks. Meanwhile, the IPC could only be increased slightly. As an innovation with the Intel Core i9-14900K, the manufacturer is increasingly relying on AI, which is also used for overclocking. With one click in the Intel Extreme Utility, the tool checks the entire system and makes the necessary settings.
Graphics unit
Like the Intel Core i9-13900K, the Intel Core i9-14900K offers an integrated graphics unit. The Intel Iris Xe architecture continues to serve as the basis. In terms of performance, however, nothing has changed with the Intel UHD Graphics 770.
Power consumption
The Intel Core i9-14900K is specified with a TDP of 125 watts, which corresponds to the PL1 value. In Boost mode, the processor's performance can increase to up to 253 watts (PL2). However, this requires very good cooling. Compared to the Intel Core i9-13900K, the specified power consumption does not increase if the limits are adhered to. The situation is different if the limits are deactivated. As this value depends on the overall system, we cannot make an exact statement on this.
| Model | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i9-14900K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Codename | Raptor Lake | Raptor Lake | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series | Intel Raptor Lake-R | Intel Raptor Lake-R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series: Raptor Lake-R Raptor Lake |
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| Clock | 3500 - 5300 MHz | 3200 - 6000 MHz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L2 Cache | 20 MB | 32 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 36 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20 6 x 5.3 GHz Intel Raptor Cove P-Core 8 x 3.5 GHz Intel Gracemont E-Core | 24 / 32 8 x 6.0 GHz Intel Raptor Cove P-Core 16 x 4.4 GHz Intel Gracemont E-Core | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TDP | 125 Watt | 125 Watt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Technology | 10 nm | 10 nm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| max. Temp. | 100 °C | 100 °C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Features | Intel UHD Graphics 770, DDR5 5600 MT/s, DDR4 3200 MT/s | Intel UHD Graphics 770, DDR5 5600 MT/s, DDR4 3200 MT/s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 (300 - 1550 MHz) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 (300 - 1650 MHz) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Architecture | x86 | x86 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $319 U.S. | $589 U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Announced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manufacturer | www.intel.com | ark.intel.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Die Size | 257 mm2 |
Benchmarks
Average Benchmarks Intel Core i5-14600K → 100% n=54
Average Benchmarks Intel Core i9-14900K → 125% n=54
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
1 This benchmark is not used for the average calculation
