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Intel Core i9-14900KS

Intel Core i9-14900KS

Intel Core i9-14900KS is a Desktop processor from Intel. It began to be released in October 2023. The CPU belongs to the Raptor Lake Refresh family. It has a frequency of 3.2 GHz. The processor has 24 cores and 32 threads. And the processor is also made using Intel 7 technology. Its characteristics, as well as benchmark results, are presented in more detail below.

Top Desktop CPU: 8

Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
October 2023
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
i9-14900KS
Code Name
Raptor Lake Refresh

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
24
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
32
Performance-cores
8
Efficient-cores
16
Performance-core Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
Efficient-core Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
?
Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
6.2 GHz
L1 Cache
80K per core
L2 Cache
2MB per core
L3 Cache
36MB shared
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
LGA-1700
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
Intel 7
TDP
150 W
Max. Operating Temperature
?
Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
100°C

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR5-6000
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
128GB
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model
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An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
True

Geekbench 6

Single Core
3340
Multi Core
22572

Performance

486.5
MB/Sec
File Compression
1.79
19.3
Routes/Sec
Navigation
168.3
66.1
Pages/Sec
HTML5 Browser
553.5
73.1
MPixels/Sec
PDF Renderer
608.3
43.4
Images/Sec
Photo Library
357.1
15.3
KLines/Sec
Clang
218.9
251.6
Pages/Sec
Text Processing
328.9
99.4
MB/Sec
Asset Compression
1.31
97.1
Images/Sec
Object Detection
382.1
17.7
Images/Sec
Background Blur
86.7
122.9
MPixels/Sec
Horizon Detection
1.04
257.7
MPixels/Sec
Object Remover
1.92
94.2
MPixels/Sec
HDR
612.1
38.3
Images/Sec
Photo Filter
182
3.04
KPixels/Sec
Ray Tracer
51.2
112.1
KPixels/Sec
Structure from Motion
863.2
Single Core
Multi Core

Passmark CPU

Single Core
4885
Multi Core
63268

Performance

Integer Math
Multi Core
221.6 GOps/Sec
Floating Point Math
Multi Core
158.3 GOps/Sec
Find Prime Numbers
Multi Core
266 M Primes/Sec
Random String Sorting
Multi Core
95.2 M Strings/Sec
Data Encryption
Multi Core
51.2 GB/Sec
Data Compression
Multi Core
840.6 MB/Sec
Physics
Multi Core
3984 Frames/Sec
Extended Instructions
Multi Core
46.7 B Matrices/Sec
Single Thread
Multi Core
4.9 GOps/Sec
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Cinebench R23

Single Core
2400
Multi Core
42131

Geekbench 5

Single Core
2484
Multi Core
24858

Compared to Other CPU

97%
94%
99%
Better then 97% CPU over the past year
Better then 94% CPU over the past 3 years
Better then 99% CPU

SiliconCat Rating

8
Ranks 8 among Desktop CPU on our website
11
Ranks 11 among all CPU on our website
Cinebench R23 Single Core
Core i9-14900KF
Intel, October 2023
2420
Core i9-14900KS
Intel, October 2023
2400
M1 Max
Apple, May 2022
1579
Core i7-9800X
Intel, October 2018
1275
Core i7-6850K
Intel, May 2016
998
Cinebench R23 Multi Core
M4 Ultra
Apple, May 2025
44308
Core i9-14900KS
Intel, October 2023
42131
Core i7-9800X
Intel, October 2018
13183
Core i5-11400
Intel, March 2021
9844
Ryzen 3 3200G
AMD, July 2019
3274
Geekbench 6 Single Core
M4 Ultra
Apple, May 2025
3988
Core i9-14900KS
Intel, October 2023
3340
Core i7-12700KF
Intel, November 2021
2670
Core i5-13400F
Intel, January 2023
2428
Ryzen 3 7440U
AMD, May 2023
2323
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
M4 Ultra
Apple, May 2025
32192
Core i9-14900KS
Intel, October 2023
22572
EPYC 7502P
AMD, August 2019
15636
Core i5-14490F
Intel, January 2024
13801
Snapdragon X Plus
Qualcomm, April 2024
12410
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Core i5-14600K
Intel, October 2023
3116
Core i9-14900KS
Intel, October 2023
2484
Ryzen 5 7640HS
AMD, January 2023
1708
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
EPYC 9684X
AMD, June 2023
87356
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
AMD, October 2023
34085
Core i9-14900KS
Intel, October 2023
24858
EPYC 7473X
AMD, March 2022
19073
Xeon E7-8870 v3
Intel, June 2015
16314
Passmark CPU Single Core
Core Ultra 9 285K
Intel, December 2024
5268
Core i9-14900KS
Intel, October 2023
4885
Core i9-13900HX
Intel, January 2023
4158
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
AMD, October 2023
4058
Ryzen 9 7940HS
AMD, January 2023
3910
Passmark CPU Multi Core
153173
EPYC 7643
AMD, March 2021
76455
Core i9-14900KS
Intel, October 2023
63268
EPYC 7443
AMD, March 2021
55901
Ryzen 9 7900
AMD, January 2023
48845