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

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-14900KS and Intel Core i9-14900 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.

Intel Core i9-14900KS

Intel Core i9-14900

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900KS

CPU is newer: launch date 2 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 7% higher clock speed: 6.2 GHz vs 5.8 GHz
Around 7% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4865 vs 4534
Around 32% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 62682 vs 47499

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	14 Mar 2024 vs 8 Jan 2024
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	6.2 GHz vs 5.8 GHz
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4865 vs 4534
PassMark - CPU mark	62682 vs 47499

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900

2.3x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 150 Watt

Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 150 Watt

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i9-14900KS
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-14900

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

4865

4534

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

62682

47499

Name	Intel Core i9-14900KS	Intel Core i9-14900
PassMark - Single thread mark	4865	4534
PassMark - CPU mark	62682	47499

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i9-14900KS	Intel Core i9-14900
Essentials
Launch date	14 Mar 2024	8 Jan 2024
Launch price (MSRP)	$689	$549
Place in performance rating	16	42
Performance
Base frequency	3.2 GHz	2000 MHz
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	6.2 GHz	5.8 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)	150 Watt	65 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)