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

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

Intel Core i9-14900K

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900KS

Around 3% higher clock speed: 6.2 GHz vs 6 GHz
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 3% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4870 vs 4740
Around 4% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 62444 vs 60207

Specifications (specs)
Maximum frequency	6.2 GHz vs 6 GHz
L2 cache	2 MB (per core) vs 2MB (per core)
L3 cache	36 MB (shared) vs 36MB (shared)
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4870 vs 4740
PassMark - CPU mark	62444 vs 60207

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900K

Around 20% lower typical power consumption: 125 Watt vs 150 Watt

Thermal Design Power (TDP)	125 Watt vs 150 Watt

Compare benchmarks

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

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

4870

4740

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

62444

60207

Name	Intel Core i9-14900KS	Intel Core i9-14900K
PassMark - Single thread mark	4870	4740
PassMark - CPU mark	62444	60207
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		16598

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i9-14900KS	Intel Core i9-14900K
Essentials
Launch date	14 Mar 2024
Launch price (MSRP)	$689
Place in performance rating	19	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	6.2 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)	150 Watt	125 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 20 Lanes, (CPU only)