Intel Core i9-14900KF vs Intel Core i9-14900K

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

Intel Core i9-14900K

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900KF

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

L2 cache	2 MB (per core) vs 2MB (per core)
L3 cache	36 MB (shared) vs 36MB (shared)

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900K

Around 1% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4740 vs 4703
Around 1% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 60207 vs 59373
Around 1% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 16598 vs 16472

Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4740 vs 4703
PassMark - CPU mark	60207 vs 59373
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	16598 vs 16472

Compare benchmarks

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

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

4703

4740

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

59373

60207

3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score

CPU 1

CPU 2

16472

16598

Name	Intel Core i9-14900KF	Intel Core i9-14900K
PassMark - Single thread mark	4703	4740
PassMark - CPU mark	59373	60207
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	16472	16598

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i9-14900KF	Intel Core i9-14900K
Essentials
Launch date	17 Oct 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$564
Place in performance rating	28	24
Performance
Base frequency	3.2 GHz	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	6 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)	125 Watt	125 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 20 Lanes, (CPU only)