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Intel Core i9-14900K vs Intel Core i9-14900KS

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

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APart A

Intel

Core i9-14900K

  • Blender render score 525 samples/min
  • Cores 24
  • Max boost clock 6.0 GHz
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BPart B

Intel

Core i9-14900KS

  • Blender render score 541 samples/min
  • Cores 24
  • Max boost clock 6.2 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 i9-14900KS is 3% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i9-14900K525

Median of 93 submissions

BIntel Core i9-14900KS541

Median of 3 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A79%Excellent
B79%Excellent

Too close to call

Office Work

A83%Excellent
B79%Excellent

Better pick: Core i9-14900K · TDP / base power: 125 W vs 150 W

Daily Use

A75%Excellent
B72%Good

Too close to call

Content Creation

A71%Good
B72%Good

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AIntel Core i9-14900K

77/100

BIntel Core i9-14900KS

76/100

AIntel Core i9-14900K

Advantages

  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 150 W (17% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Blender render score 525 samples/min vs 541 samples/min (3% lower)
  • Max boost clock 6.0 GHz vs 6.2 GHz (3% lower)

BIntel Core i9-14900KS

Advantages

  • Blender render score 541 samples/min vs 525 samples/min (3% higher)
  • Max boost clock 6.2 GHz vs 6.0 GHz (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 150 W vs 125 W (20% higher)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i9-14900KBIntel Core i9-14900KS
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.525 samples/min541 samples/min Better +3%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.933
Cores & clocks
Cores2424
Efficiency (E) cores1616
Threads3232
Base clock3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Max boost clock6.0 GHz6.2 GHz Better +3%
Memory & cache
L3 cache36 MB36 MB
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4 / DDR5
Power
TDP / base power125 W Better150 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor Lake RefreshRaptor Lake Refresh
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Manufacturing processIntel 7Intel 7
Release year20232024
Launch price$589$689

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Intel Core i9-14900K vs Intel Core i9-14900KS at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i9-14900K and the Intel Core i9-14900KS using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i9-14900KS posts a median render score of 541 against 525 for Intel Core i9-14900K, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 3 and 93 community submissions.

Intel Core i9-14900K: 24 cores, 32 threads, 6.0 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $589. Intel Core i9-14900KS: 24 cores, 32 threads, 6.2 GHz max boost clock, 150 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $689.

Our overall scores are 77 for Core i9-14900K and 76 for Core i9-14900KS out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: Core i9-14900K; for daily use: too close to call; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i9-14900K vs Core i9-14900KS FAQ

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

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i9-14900KS posts a median render score of 541 against 525 for Intel Core i9-14900K, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 3 and 93 community submissions.

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

The Intel Core i9-14900KS is rated at 150 W and the Intel Core i9-14900K at 125 W, so the Core i9-14900K draws 20% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

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

The Intel Core i9-14900K launched at $589 and the Intel Core i9-14900KS at $689. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

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

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (79 and 79 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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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.