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Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch) vs Intel Core i9-14900K
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Intel
Overall performance index
74,1
Rank 13 of 27 CPUs tested
MSRP US$319
Faster
Intel
Overall performance index
90,6
Rank 3 of 27 CPUs tested
MSRP US$589
Intel Core i9-14900K is 18,2% faster on average
Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch)
Intel Core i9-14900K
Individual tests: Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch) wins 1, Intel Core i9-14900K wins 27 (28 shared tests)
Performance by discipline
Gaming (720p)
+12,1 %
324,9fps
369,4fps
Multi-thread
+29,9 %
104,6points
149,4points
Single-thread
+11,2 %
131,9points
148,4points
Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch)
Intel Core i9-14900K
Other tested CPUs
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Gaming (720p) – all CPUs tested
Intel Core i9-14900K +13,7 %Individual results (10 tests)
VR Mark Orange Room 19.416 points 21.373 points +10,1 %
VR Mark Blue Room 6.492 points 6.495 points +0,0 %
Unigine Superposition 1.1 720p Low Punkte 49.053 points 55.772 points +13,7 %
Unigine Superposition720p, Low,FPS 366,9 fps 417,2 fps +13,7 %
Shadow of the Tomb RaiderLite, 720p 277,0 fps 336,0 fps +21,3 %
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark720p, Low 23.904 points 23.698 points +0,9 %
Resident Evil VILLAGE720p, Lite, DX12 365,6 fps 421,4 fps +15,3 %
Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition720p, Low, Moscow 289,9 fps 303,2 fps +4,6 %
Fortnite720p, Low 353,2 fps 589,9 fps +67,0 %
Counter-Strike 2 371,5 fps 384,7 fps +3,6 %
Multi-thread – all CPUs tested
Intel Core i9-14900K +42,8 %Individual results (15 tests)
7-ZipMIPS) 32 MB 130.226 MIPS 202.170 MIPS +55,2 %
Corona 1.3lower is better 60,0 s 37,0 s +62,2 %
HandBrake4GB Video-> HQ1080P30fpslower is better 875,0 s 701,0 s +24,8 %
WinRAR 6.0164-Bit-Version 35.323 KB/s 55.178 KB/s +56,2 %
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core 3.619 points 6.329 points +74,9 %
Cinebench R20 Multi-Core 9.084 points 15.231 points +67,7 %
3D Mark Time Spy ExtremeCPU 8.048 points 13.688 points +70,1 %
3D Mark Time SpyCPU 18.817 points 24.267 points +29,0 %
3DMark CPU BenchmarkMax Threads 10.711 points 17.193 points +60,5 %
3DMark CPU Benchmark16 Threads 10.038 points 12.126 points +20,8 %
3DMark CPU Benchmark8 Threads 7.460 points 9.067 points +21,5 %
3DMark CPU Benchmark4 Threads 4.486 points 4.873 points +8,6 %
3DMark CPU Benchmark2 Threads 2.264 points 2.466 points +8,9 %
Geekbench 5.5.1 CPUMulti-Thread 17.856 points 26.766 points +49,9 %
POV-Ray v3.7Multi-Thread 8.132 px/s 12.907 px/s +58,7 %
Single-thread – all CPUs tested
Intel Core i9-14900K +12,6 %Individual results (3 tests)
3DMark CPU Benchmark1 Thread 1.132 points 1.260 points +11,3 %
Geekbench 5.5.1 CPUSingle-Thread 2.046 points 2.335 points +14,1 %
POV-Ray v3.7Single-Thread 778,0 px/s 858,0 px/s +10,3 %
Price / performance
Each dot is a CPU we tested – the further top-left, the more performance per euro.
Specifications
Key details
| Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch) | Intel Core i9-14900K | |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Raptor Lake | Raptor Lake |
| Series | Core 14000 | Core 14000 |
| Release | Q4 2023 | Q4 2023 |
| Launch MSRP | US$319 | US$589 |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
Cores, clocks and cache
| Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch) | Intel Core i9-14900K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 14 | 24 |
| Threads | 20 | 32 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 8 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB | 32 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 36 MB |
Power and manufacturing
| Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch) | Intel Core i9-14900K | |
|---|---|---|
| TDP / base power | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | 253 W |
| Process | Intel 7 | Intel 7 |
| Max temperature (Tjmax) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
Platform and connectivity
| Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch) | Intel Core i9-14900K | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Memory | Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s, Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s | Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s, Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 |
| PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Our measurements
| Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch) | Intel Core i9-14900K | |
|---|---|---|
| System power idle | 101.5 W | 92 W |
| System power load | 318.8 W | 417 W |
| CPU package idle | 22 W | 17.8 W |
| CPU package load | 181 W | 253 W |
| Temperature idle | 31 °C | 33 °C |
| Temperature load | 71 °C | 84 °C |
| Highest measured clock | 5300 MHz (P) / 4000 MHz (E) | 6000 MHz (P) / 4400 MHz (E) |
| Avg clock in games | 5300 MHz (P) / 4000 MHz (E) | 5500 MHz (P) / 4300 MHz (E) |
Test system
| Intel Core i5-14600K (0x125 Patch) | Intel Core i9-14900K | |
|---|---|---|
| Test configuration | 0x125 Patch | n/a |
| Motherboard | ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming Wifi | ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming Wifi |
| Memory | Lexar ARES RGB Black DIMM Kit 32GB, DDR5-6400 | Lexar ARES RGB Black DIMM Kit 32GB, DDR5-6400 |
| CPU cooler | DeepCool LT720 | DeepCool LT720 |
| Operating system | Windows 11 21H2 | Windows 11 21H2 |
| Settings | DDR5-6400, Ultimate Leistung, Intel Presets, NO Limit Breaker | DDR5-6400 · Peak 333 WATT and 520 W Socket, 100°C temps. LIMIT ist Kühlung |
Buy
Intel Core i5-14600K
No offer in our shop network right now.
MSRP: US$319
Intel Core i9-14900K
No offer in our shop network right now.
MSRP: US$589