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Intel Core i9-14900K vs Intel Core i9-14900K (0x125 Patch)
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Intel
Overall performance index
90,6
Rank 3 of 27 CPUs tested
MSRP US$589
Intel
Overall performance index
85,9
Rank 4 of 27 CPUs tested
MSRP US$589
Intel Core i9-14900K is 5,4% faster on average
Intel Core i9-14900K
Intel Core i9-14900K (0x125 Patch)
Individual tests: Intel Core i9-14900K wins 22, Intel Core i9-14900K (0x125 Patch) wins 6 (28 shared tests)
Performance by discipline
Gaming (720p)
+10,0 %
369,4fps
335,8fps
Multi-thread
+5,4 %
149,4points
141,7points
Single-thread
+1,1 %
148,4points
146,8points
Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-14900K
Intel Core i9-14900K (0x125 Patch)
Other tested CPUs
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Gaming (720p) – all CPUs tested
Intel Core i9-14900K +10,0 %Individual results (10 tests)
VR Mark Orange Room 21.373 points 20.822 points +2,6 %
VR Mark Blue Room 6.495 points 6.471 points +0,4 %
Unigine Superposition 1.1 720p Low Punkte 55.772 points 56.472 points +1,3 %
Unigine Superposition720p, Low,FPS 417,2 fps 422,4 fps +1,3 %
Shadow of the Tomb RaiderLite, 720p 336,0 fps 220,0 fps +52,7 %
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark720p, Low 23.698 points 23.596 points +0,4 %
Resident Evil VILLAGE720p, Lite, DX12 421,4 fps 426,6 fps +1,2 %
Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition720p, Low, Moscow 303,2 fps 274,3 fps +10,5 %
Fortnite720p, Low 589,9 fps 393,6 fps +49,9 %
Counter-Strike 2 384,7 fps 433,9 fps +12,8 %
Multi-thread – all CPUs tested
Intel Core i9-14900K +5,4 %Individual results (15 tests)
7-ZipMIPS) 32 MB 202.170 MIPS 193.281 MIPS +4,6 %
Corona 1.3lower is better 37,0 s 38,0 s +2,7 %
HandBrake4GB Video-> HQ1080P30fpslower is better 701,0 s 754,0 s +7,6 %
WinRAR 6.0164-Bit-Version 55.178 KB/s 51.150 KB/s +7,9 %
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core 6.329 points 5.651 points +12,0 %
Cinebench R20 Multi-Core 15.231 points 13.919 points +9,4 %
3D Mark Time Spy ExtremeCPU 13.688 points 11.819 points +15,8 %
3D Mark Time SpyCPU 24.267 points 19.989 points +21,4 %
3DMark CPU BenchmarkMax Threads 17.193 points 15.683 points +9,6 %
3DMark CPU Benchmark16 Threads 12.126 points 11.585 points +4,7 %
3DMark CPU Benchmark8 Threads 9.067 points 8.906 points +1,8 %
3DMark CPU Benchmark4 Threads 4.873 points 4.861 points +0,2 %
3DMark CPU Benchmark2 Threads 2.466 points 2.486 points +0,8 %
Geekbench 5.5.1 CPUMulti-Thread 26.766 points 24.684 points +8,4 %
POV-Ray v3.7Multi-Thread 12.907 px/s 12.348 px/s +4,5 %
Single-thread – all CPUs tested
Intel Core i9-14900K +1,1 %Individual results (3 tests)
3DMark CPU Benchmark1 Thread 1.260 points 1.276 points +1,3 %
Geekbench 5.5.1 CPUSingle-Thread 2.335 points 2.278 points +2,5 %
POV-Ray v3.7Single-Thread 858,0 px/s 851,0 px/s +0,8 %
Price / performance
Each dot is a CPU we tested – the further top-left, the more performance per euro.
Specifications
Key details
| Intel Core i9-14900K | Intel Core i9-14900K (0x125 Patch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Raptor Lake | Raptor Lake |
| Series | Core 14000 | Core 14000 |
| Release | Q4 2023 | Q4 2023 |
| Launch MSRP | US$589 | US$589 |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
Cores, clocks and cache
| Intel Core i9-14900K | Intel Core i9-14900K (0x125 Patch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 24 | 24 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 6 GHz | 6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
Power and manufacturing
| Intel Core i9-14900K | Intel Core i9-14900K (0x125 Patch) | |
|---|---|---|
| TDP / base power | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 253 W | 253 W |
| Process | Intel 7 | Intel 7 |
| Max temperature (Tjmax) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
Platform and connectivity
| Intel Core i9-14900K | Intel Core i9-14900K (0x125 Patch) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-14900K | Intel Core i9-14900K (0x125 Patch) | |
|---|---|---|
| System power idle | 92 W | 104 W |
| System power load | 417 W | 422.2 W |
| CPU package idle | 17.8 W | 87.7 W |
| CPU package load | 253 W | 253 W |
| Temperature idle | 33 °C | 39 °C |
| Temperature load | 84 °C | 82 °C |
| Highest measured clock | 6000 MHz (P) / 4400 MHz (E) | 5700 MHz (P) / 4400 MHz (E) |
| Avg clock in games | 5500 MHz (P) / 4300 MHz (E) | 5600 MHz (P) / 4400 MHz (E) |
Test system
| Intel Core i9-14900K | Intel Core i9-14900K (0x125 Patch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Test configuration | n/a | 0x125 Patch |
| 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 · Peak 333 WATT and 520 W Socket, 100°C temps. LIMIT ist Kühlung | DDR5-6400, Ultimate Leistung, Intel Presets, NO Limit Breaker · Ausbalanciert, wegen vergleich |
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Intel Core i9-14900K
No offer in our shop network right now.
MSRP: US$589
Intel Core i9-14900K
No offer in our shop network right now.
MSRP: US$589