Intel Core i9-14900T vs Intel Core i5-14600K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-14900T and Intel Core i5-14600K 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 i9-14900T

Intel Core i5-14600K

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900T

CPU is newer: launch date 2 month(s) later
10 more cores, run more applications at once: 24 vs 14
12 more threads: 32 vs 20
Around 4% higher clock speed: 5.5 GHz vs 5.3 GHz
Around 71% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 71% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 50% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
3.6x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 125 Watt
Around 1% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 39300 vs 38955

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	8 Jan 2024 vs 17 Oct 2023
Number of cores	24 vs 14
Number of threads	32 vs 20
Maximum frequency	5.5 GHz vs 5.3 GHz
L1 cache	80 KB (per core) vs 80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core) vs 2 MB (per core)
L3 cache	36 MB (shared) vs 24 MB (shared)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt vs 125 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	39300 vs 38955

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-14600K

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 13% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4282 vs 3806

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4282 vs 3806

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i9-14900T
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-14600K

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3806

4282

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

39300

38955

Name	Intel Core i9-14900T	Intel Core i5-14600K
PassMark - Single thread mark	3806	4282
PassMark - CPU mark	39300	38955
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		10597

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i9-14900T	Intel Core i5-14600K
Essentials
Launch date	8 Jan 2024	17 Oct 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$549	$319
Place in performance rating	145	151
Performance
Base frequency	1100 MHz	3.5 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)	24 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	10 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	5.5 GHz	5.3 GHz
Number of cores	24	14
Number of threads	32	20
Unlocked
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		72°C
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)	35 Watt	125 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)