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Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i9-14900

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonIntel Core i5-14600KBCheck Price on AmazonIntel Core i9-14900

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-14600K

  • Blender render score 320 samples/min
  • Cores 14
  • Max boost clock 5.3 GHz
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BPart B

Intel

Core i9-14900

  • Blender render score 339 samples/min
  • Cores 24
  • Max boost clock 5.8 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core i9-14900 is 6% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-14600K320

Median of 32 submissions

BIntel Core i9-14900339

Median of 1 submission

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data. One of these parts has very few submissions, so treat the gap as indicative.

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B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A59%Good
B75%Excellent

Better pick: Core i9-14900 · Max boost clock: 5.8 GHz vs 5.3 GHz

Office Work

A71%Good
B88%Excellent

Better pick: Core i9-14900 · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 125 W

Daily Use

A64%Good
B76%Excellent

Better pick: Core i9-14900 · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 125 W

Content Creation

A51%Fair
B63%Good

Better pick: Core i9-14900 · Threads: 32 vs 20

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i9-14900 comes out ahead

It wins 6 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i5-14600K

61/100

BIntel Core i9-14900

76/100

AIntel Core i5-14600K

Advantages

  • Base clock 3.5 GHz vs 2.0 GHz (75% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 65 W (92% higher)
  • Cores 14 vs 24 (42% lower)
  • Threads 20 vs 32 (38% lower)
  • L3 cache 24 MB vs 36 MB (33% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.3 GHz vs 5.8 GHz (9% lower)

BIntel Core i9-14900

Advantages

  • Cores 24 vs 14 (71% higher)
  • Threads 32 vs 20 (60% higher)
  • L3 cache 36 MB vs 24 MB (50% higher)
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 125 W (48% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.8 GHz vs 5.3 GHz (9% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 2.0 GHz vs 3.5 GHz (43% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-14600KBIntel Core i9-14900
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.320 samples/min339 samples/min Better +6%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.321
Cores & clocks
Cores1424 Better +71%
Efficiency (E) cores816
Threads2032 Better +60%
Base clock3.5 GHz Better +75%2.0 GHz
Max boost clock5.3 GHz5.8 GHz Better +9%
Memory & cache
L3 cache24 MB36 MB Better +50%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4 / DDR5
Power
TDP / base power125 W65 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor Lake RefreshRaptor Lake Refresh
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Manufacturing processIntel 7Intel 7
Release year20232024
Launch price$319$549

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Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i9-14900 at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-14600K and the Intel Core i9-14900 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i9-14900 posts a median render score of 339 against 320 for Intel Core i5-14600K, making it 6% faster. The medians are based on 1 and 32 community submissions.

Intel Core i5-14600K: 14 cores, 20 threads, 5.3 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $319. Intel Core i9-14900: 24 cores, 32 threads, 5.8 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $549.

Our overall scores are 61 for Core i5-14600K and 76 for Core i9-14900 out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i9-14900; for office work: Core i9-14900; for daily use: Core i9-14900; for content creation: Core i9-14900. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i5-14600K vs Core i9-14900 FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-14600K or the Core i9-14900?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i9-14900 posts a median render score of 339 against 320 for Intel Core i5-14600K, making it 6% faster. The medians are based on 1 and 32 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-14600K or the Core i9-14900?

The Intel Core i5-14600K is rated at 125 W and the Intel Core i9-14900 at 65 W, so the Core i9-14900 draws 92% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i5-14600K and the Core i9-14900 cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-14600K launched at $319 and the Intel Core i9-14900 at $549. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-14600K or the Core i9-14900 better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i9-14900 (59 vs 75 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.