Intel Core i9-14900F vs Intel Core i9-14900K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-14900F and Intel Core i9-14900K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

Intel Core i9-14900F

Intel Core i9-14900K

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900F

1048576x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
1048576x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 92% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 125 Watt

L2 cache	2 MB (per core) vs 2MB (per core)
L3 cache	36 MB (shared) vs 36MB (shared)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 125 Watt

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900K

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 3% higher clock speed: 6 GHz vs 5.8 GHz
Around 4% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4760 vs 4558
Around 22% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 60916 vs 50111

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	6 GHz vs 5.8 GHz
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4760 vs 4558
PassMark - CPU mark	60916 vs 50111

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i9-14900F
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-14900K

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

4558

4760

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

50111

60916

Name	Intel Core i9-14900F	Intel Core i9-14900K
PassMark - Single thread mark	4558	4760
PassMark - CPU mark	50111	60916
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		16871

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i9-14900F	Intel Core i9-14900K
Essentials
Launch date	8 Jan 2024
Launch price (MSRP)	$524
Place in performance rating	29	39
Performance
Base frequency	2000 MHz	3.2 GHz
Die size	257 mm²	257 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	80K (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	2MB (per core)
L3 cache	36 MB (shared)	36MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	10 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	5.8 GHz	6 GHz
Number of cores	24	24
Number of threads	32	32
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4, DDR5	DDR4, DDR5, Dual-channel
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	1700	1700
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt	125 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 20 Lanes, (CPU only)