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Core i9-14900KF

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Core i9-14900KF Specifications

The Core i9-14900KF is built on the Raptor Lake architecture and manufactured using the 10 nm process. It is compatible with the LGA 1700 socket and supports DDR4 / DDR5 memory with speeds of up to 5600 MT/s. This processor features 8 performance cores operating at a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz , along with 16 efficiency cores running at a base clock of 2.40 GHz and boosting up to 4.40 GHz , and includes 32 threads. It also comes equipped with 32 MB of L2 cache and 36 MB of L3 cache.

This CPU has a base TDP of 125 W and a very high maximum TDP of 253 W. A high-performance air cooler is the bare minimum, but a premium liquid cooling solution is strongly recommended. Additionally, a PC case with excellent airflow and a high-quality power supply are essential for stable operation.

This CPU does not include integrated graphics. A discrete graphics card is required for display output.

Core i9-14900KF Application Performance and Gaming Benchmark Analysis

Application Performance

Core i9-14900KF is a high-end CPU, achieving a relative application performance score of 87.08% of the best possible desktop CPU performance. This CPU is highly suitable for demanding professional applications such as 3D rendering, video editing, and other heavy workloads that require strong multi-core performance and high sustained throughput.

Core i9-14900KF delivers a balanced application performance-per-price ratio of 56.6%. It provides good value for users looking for a practical balance between cost and performance.

Gaming Performance

Core i9-14900KF is a strong gaming CPU, achieving a relative gaming performance score at 1080p resolution of 86.53% compared to the best possible desktop CPU gaming performance. This CPU This CPU delivers excellent gaming performance, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. It is recommended for users who work on their computers but also engage in occasional or regular gaming.

The gaming performance-per-price score of 31.1%, this CPU does not offer strong value in this category. However, since it is a high-end gaming CPU offering top-tier performance, it remains a recommended choice for users who prioritize gaming power and are less concerned about budget constraints.

Core i9-14900KF CPU Information

Release Price: $564.00

Current Price on Amazon: $429

  • Amazon Price Updated: 16 hours, 8 minutes ago.

    • Launch Date: 1 year, 7 months ago.

    CPU Available: True

    Architecture: Raptor Lake

    Process: 10 nm

    Socket: LGA 1700

    Cores / Threads: 8 / 32

    Small Cores: 16

    Base / Boost Clock: 3.20 GHz / 5.60 GHz

    Small Cores Base / Boost Clock: 2.40 GHz / 4.40 GHz

    Memory Support / Max Speed: DDR4 / DDR5 / 5600 MT/s

    L2 Cache / L3 Cache: 32 MB / 36 MB

    TDP / Max TDP: 125 W / 253 W

    Integrated Graphics: False

    Rendering Performance

    Cinebench R24 Multi-core: 2217

    Cinebench R24 Multi-core Relative: 91.01%

    Cinebench R24 Single-core: 138

    Blender Relative Performance: 80.72%

    Encoding Performance

    AV1 Encoding Relative: 85.47%

    H265 Encoding Relative: 90.50%

    Compression / Decompression

    Compression (7-Zip): 90.73%

    Decompression (7-Zip): 84.04%

    Gaming Performance

    Relative Gaming Performance at 1080p: 86.53%

    Graphics Performance per Price: 31.1%

    Calculated Performance

    Relative Performance: 87.1%

    Performance per Price: 56.6%

    Combined per Price: 42.1%

    Core i9-14900KF Compared to Similar Performance CPUs

    CPU Price / Performance Table

    CPU (Desc) Price (Desc) Performance (Desc) Game_Perf (Desc) Combined (Desc) Perf/Price (Desc) Game/Price (Desc) Combined/Price (Desc)
    $581❗ | 0.0%
    91.1%
    80.8%
    85.9%
    43.7%
    21.4%
    30.8%
    $399❗ | ↓ -41.8%
    90.9%
    80.7%
    85.8%
    63.6%
    31.1%
    44.7%
    $399 | ↓ -46.0%
    88.7%
    85.0%
    86.9%
    62.1%
    32.8%
    45.3%
    $399 | ↓ -3.4%
    87.1%
    86.5%
    86.8%
    60.9%
    33.4%
    45.3%
    $429 | ↑ 2.4%
    87.1%
    86.5%
    86.8%
    56.6%
    31.1%
    42.1%
    $382 | ↓ -3.3%
    84.6%
    85.8%
    85.2%
    61.8%
    34.6%
    46.4%
    $399 | ↓ -8.1%
    84.6%
    85.9%
    85.3%
    59.2%
    33.2%
    44.5%
    $579 | 0.0%
    80.9%
    79.2%
    80.1%
    39.0%
    21.1%
    28.8%
    $599 | 0.0%
    79.6%
    93.1%
    86.4%
    37.1%
    23.9%
    30.0%

    CPU Specification Table

    CPU (Desc) C/SC/T L2/L3 Cache Base/Bost Memory Type Code Name TDP/Max Socket GPU
    Core Ultra 9 285K 8 / 16 / 24 40.0 MB / 36.0 MB 3.70 GHz / 5.50 GHz DDR5 / 6400MT/s Arrow Lake 125 W / 250 W LGA 1851 Intel® Graphics
    Ryzen 9 7950X 16 / 0 / 32 16.0 MB / 64.0 MB 4.50 GHz / 5.70 GHz DDR5 / 5200MT/s Zen 4 Raphael 170 W / 230 W AM5 Radeon™ Graphics
    Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16 / 0 / 32 16.0 MB / 128.0 MB 4.20 GHz / 5.70 GHz DDR5 / 5200MT/s Zen 4 Raphael 120 W / 162 W AM5 Radeon™ Graphics
    Core i9-14900K 8 / 16 / 32 32.0 MB / 36.0 MB 3.20 GHz / 5.60 GHz DDR4 / DDR5 / 5600MT/s Raptor Lake 125 W / 253 W LGA 1700 UHD Graphics 770
    Core i9-14900KF 8 / 16 / 32 32.0 MB / 36.0 MB 3.20 GHz / 5.60 GHz DDR4 / DDR5 / 5600MT/s Raptor Lake 125 W / 253 W LGA 1700 None
    Core i9-13900KF 8 / 16 / 32 32.0 MB / 36.0 MB 3.00 GHz / 5.40 GHz DDR4 / DDR5 / 5600MT/s Raptor Lake 125 W / 253 W LGA 1700 None
    Core i9-13900K 8 / 16 / 32 32.0 MB / 36.0 MB 3.00 GHz / 5.40 GHz DDR4 / DDR5 / 5600MT/s Raptor Lake 125 W / 253 W LGA 1700 UHD Graphics 770
    Core Ultra 9 285 8 / 16 / 24 40.0 MB / 36.0 MB 2.50 GHz / 5.40 GHz DDR5 / 6400MT/s Arrow Lake 65 W / 182 W LGA 1851 Intel® Graphics
    Ryzen 9 9900X3D 12 / 0 / 24 12.0 MB / 128.0 MB 4.40 GHz / 5.50 GHz DDR5 / 5600MT/s Zen 5 Granite Ridge 120 W / 230 W AM5 Radeon™ Graphics

    CPU Performance in Rendering, Encoding and Compression-Decompression

    CPU (Desc) CB24_MC (Desc) CB24_SC (Desc) CB24_rel (Desc) Blender (Desc) Encoding_AV1 (Desc) Encoding_h265 (Desc) 7-zip_Pack(Desc) 7-zip_Unpack (Desc) Performance (Desc)
    Core Ultra 9 285K 2436 144
    100.0%
    98.2%
    95.2%
    95.3%
    86.8%
    70.9%
    91.1%
    Ryzen 9 7950X 2143 124
    88.0%
    90.0%
    87.4%
    90.0%
    92.2%
    97.9%
    90.9%
    Ryzen 9 7950X3D 2101 122
    86.3%
    85.7%
    83.3%
    90.0%
    93.2%
    94.0%
    88.7%
    Core i9-14900K 2217 138
    91.0%
    80.7%
    85.5%
    90.5%
    90.7%
    84.0%
    87.1%
    Core i9-14900KF 2217 138
    91.0%
    80.7%
    85.5%
    90.5%
    90.7%
    84.0%
    87.1%
    Core i9-13900KF 2165 132
    88.9%
    78.6%
    83.6%
    86.9%
    89.8%
    80.1%
    84.6%
    Core i9-13900K 2165 132
    88.9%
    78.6%
    83.6%
    86.9%
    89.8%
    80.1%
    84.6%
    Core Ultra 9 285 2170 135
    89.1%
    96.4%
    87.7%
    85.3%
    79.0%
    47.9%
    80.9%
    Ryzen 9 9900X3D 1850 136
    75.9%
    77.1%
    89.3%
    73.6%
    85.4%
    76.2%
    79.6%