Intel Core i9-14900F vs Intel Core i9-14900KF

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-14900F and Intel Core i9-14900KF 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 i9-14900KF

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900F

CPU is newer: launch date 2 month(s) later
Around 92% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 125 Watt

Launch date	8 Jan 2024 vs 17 Oct 2023
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 125 Watt

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900KF

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: 4724 vs 4559
Around 19% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 60123 vs 50710

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	6 GHz vs 5.8 GHz
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4724 vs 4559
PassMark - CPU mark	60123 vs 50710

Compare benchmarks

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

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

4559

4724

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

50710

60123

Name	Intel Core i9-14900F	Intel Core i9-14900KF
PassMark - Single thread mark	4559	4724
PassMark - CPU mark	50710	60123
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		16795

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i9-14900F	Intel Core i9-14900KF
Essentials
Launch date	8 Jan 2024	17 Oct 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$524	$564
Place in performance rating	27	42
Performance
Base frequency	2000 MHz	3.2 GHz
Die size	257 mm²	257 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
L3 cache	36 MB (shared)	36 MB (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
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, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)