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Core i5-14600K vs Core i9-14900K: Which is Better?

Oct 2023 Raptor Lake Refresh vs Oct 2023 Raptor Lake Refresh

The verdict

Core i9-14900K wins

Core i9-14900K comes out ahead of Core i5-14600K on productivity, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Core i9-14900K is 24.7% faster than Core i5-14600K in multi-core productivity workloads. Performance-per-dollar is comparable. For most builders, Core i9-14900K is the more compelling pick across both gaming and productivity workloads.

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Specifications

Spec Core i5-14600K Core i9-14900K
Cores 14 24
Threads 20 32
Boost clock 5.3 GHz 6.0 GHz
Base clock 3.5 GHz 3.2 GHz
TDP 125 W 125 W
L2 cache 20 MB 32 MB
L3 cache 24 MB 36 MB
MSRP $319 $589
Process node Intel 7 Intel 7
Socket LGA1700 LGA1700
Memory DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Launched Oct 2023 Oct 2023

Benchmarks

BenchmarkCore i5-14600KCore i9-14900K
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    −37.3%
    Core i5-14600K
    1,432
    Core i9-14900K
    2,284
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    −12.3%
    Core i5-14600K
    121
    Core i9-14900K
    138
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    −17.0%
    Core i5-14600K
    16,812
    Core i9-14900K
    20,245
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    −8.9%
    Core i5-14600K
    2,820
    Core i9-14900K
    3,095

Bars are normalized to the highest score in our catalog for each metric. Hover any row for the source attribution.

Price analysis

Core i5-14600K MSRP
$319
Difference
−$270

Core i9-14900K costs more.

Core i9-14900K MSRP
$589

Frequently asked

Is the Core i5-14600K better than the Core i9-14900K?
Core i9-14900K comes out ahead in our weighted scoring under default priorities (50% gaming, 50% productivity, 25% value, 25% efficiency). Use the comparison tool to weight by your own workload mix.
Which is better for gaming, the Core i5-14600K or the Core i9-14900K?
Core i9-14900K leads in gaming workloads by 10.6% over Core i5-14600K.
Which is faster for productivity, the Core i5-14600K or the Core i9-14900K?
Core i9-14900K is 24.7% faster than Core i5-14600K in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Core i5-14600K and the Core i9-14900K?
The Core i9-14900K launched at $589, $270 more than the Core i5-14600K at $319.

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