Core i9-14900KS

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i9-14900KS

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i9-14900KS based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

8,361 Rank: 11
Rank Name Score Visual
7 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 8,602
+2.9%
8 Core Ultra 9 285K 8,530
+2%
9 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 8,521
+1.9%
10 Ryzen 9 9950X3D 8,419
+0.7%
11 Core i9-14900KS 8,361
12 Ryzen 9 9950X 8,356
-0.1%
13 Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 8,313
-0.6%
14 Core i9-13900KS 8,295
-0.8%
15 Core i9-13900K 8,182
-2.1%
16 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 8,165
-2.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i9-14900KS based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

8,176 Rank: 22
Rank Name Score Visual
18 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX 8,600
+5.2%
19 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 8,437
+3.2%
20 EPYC 7642 8,338
+2%
21 Core i9-13900KS 8,222
+0.6%
22 Core i9-14900KS 8,176
23 Core Ultra 9 285K 8,160
-0.2%
24 Ryzen 9 9950X3D 8,151
-0.3%
25 Core i9-13900K 8,141
-0.4%
26 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 8,119
-0.7%
27 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 8,078
-1.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i9-14900KS based on single-threaded benchmark results.

8,485 Rank: 4
Rank Name Score Visual
1 Core Ultra 9 285K 8,776
+3.4%
2 Ryzen 9 9950X3D 8,598
+1.3%
3 Ryzen 9 9950X 8,587
+1.2%
4 Core i9-14900KS 8,485
5 Core i9-13900KS 8,343
-1.7%
6 Core Ultra 7 265K 8,332
-1.8%
7 Core Ultra 7 265KF 8,326
-1.9%
8 Core i9-14900KF 8,318
-2%
9 Core i9-14900K 8,308
-2.1%
10 Core i9-13900K 8,210
-3.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i9-14900KS based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

6,761 Rank: 51
Rank Name Score Visual
47 Ryzen 9 9900X 6,876
+1.7%
48 Xeon w7-2495X 6,856
+1.4%
49 Xeon Platinum 8351N 6,810
+0.7%
50 Core i9-13900KS 6,776
+0.2%
51 Core i9-14900KS 6,761
52 EPYC 7502P 6,759
+-0%
53 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX 6,736
-0.4%
54 Ryzen AI Max+ 395 6,701
-0.9%
55 Core i9-14900K 6,696
-1%
56 Core i9-14900KF 6,689
-1.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i9-14900KS based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

7,012 Rank: 42
Rank Name Score Visual
38 Ryzen 9 9950X 7,075
+0.9%
39 Xeon w7-3465X 7,070
+0.8%
40 Xeon w9-3475X 7,042
+0.4%
41 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX 7,013
+0%
42 Core i9-14900KS 7,012
43 Core i9-13900KS 7,012
+0%
44 Ryzen 9 7950X3D 6,999
-0.2%
45 Xeon Gold 6348 6,988
-0.3%
46 EPYC 7551P 6,977
-0.5%
47 Core i9-13900K 6,936
-1.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i9-14900KS based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

6,488 Rank: 68
Rank Name Score Visual
64 Xeon Gold 5418Y 6,526
+0.6%
65 Xeon W-3345 6,509
+0.3%
66 Core Ultra 9 275HX 6,501
+0.2%
67 Xeon w5-3435X 6,490
+0%
68 Core i9-14900KS 6,488
69 Xeon W-3175X 6,475
-0.2%
70 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX 6,465
-0.4%
71 Ryzen 9 7900X 6,414
-1.1%
72 Core i9-13900K 6,404
-1.3%
73 Core i9-14900KF 6,379
-1.7%

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Core i9-14900KS Details

The Intel Core i9-14900KS stands as one of the most powerful consumer desktop processors available, launched in March 2024 and designed for high-performance computing, content creation, and gaming. Built on the Raptor Lake-R architecture and fabricated on a 10 nm process, this processor is engineered to deliver exceptional performance across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. With a base clock of 3.2 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency reaching 6.2 GHz, it leverages Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Thermal Velocity Boost to adapt dynamically to thermal and power conditions, ensuring sustained peak performance under load.

At its core, the i9-14900KS features 24 cores—comprising 8 performance cores and 16 efficient cores—paired with 32 threads via Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology. This configuration enables it to handle complex, parallel tasks with ease, while its substantial cache hierarchy includes 0.076 MiB of L1 cache, 1.907 MiB of L2 cache, and a massive 34.332 MiB of L3 cache, significantly reducing latency when accessing frequently used data. The processor operates on a dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory interface, supporting up to 128 GB of ECC-capable memory, which is particularly valuable in professional and workstation environments where data integrity is critical.

The i9-14900KS is built for high-end desktops and is compatible with Socket 1700, requiring an Intel 600 or 700 Series chipset. It features a 150 W TDP, making it one of the most power-hungry consumer CPUs, which necessitates robust cooling solutions—particularly for overclocking. The absence of a bundled cooler underscores its target market: users who already have high-end cooling systems or are willing to invest in them. It also supports PCIe 5.0 with 16 lanes directly from the CPU, enabling faster storage and GPU connectivity.

In benchmark testing, the Core i9-14900KS achieves a single-core score of 8,485, ranking it fourth among 2,060 processors, just behind the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X. Its multicore score of 8,176 places it 22nd overall, trailing only high-end workstation and server processors like the EPYC 7642 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX. The overall score of 8,361 lands it at 11th place in the top 50, just ahead of the Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. This performance places the i9-14900KS in direct competition with the previous-generation Core i9-13900KS and the Core Ultra 9 285K, though it falls slightly behind the newer Intel Core Ultra series in single-threaded performance.

The processor includes a suite of modern instruction set extensions, including AVX2, AVX-512, and Intel’s newer technologies like SHA-NI and Intel AES-NI, which accelerate encryption and data processing. It also supports hardware virtualization via VT-x and VT-d, enabling seamless virtual machine operation, and includes features like Intel TXT and IOMMU for enhanced security and system control. Integrated into the chip is Intel UHD Graphics 770, providing basic display output and video decoding capabilities, though it is not intended for gaming or graphics-intensive tasks.

As of March 2026, the Core i9-14900KS remains a top-tier option for enthusiasts and professionals requiring raw processing power. While its high TDP and power demands limit its suitability for compact or energy-efficient builds, its performance ceiling makes it ideal for demanding applications such as 3D rendering, video editing, and high-end gaming. It competes most directly with AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X and Threadripper PRO series, but its integration with Intel’s ecosystem and strong single-threaded performance ensure it remains a compelling choice for users invested in the Intel platform.
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Intel Core i9-14900KS

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i9-14900KS
Cores: 24
Threads: 32
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (unlocked)
Core Name: Raptor Lake-R
Socket: Socket 1700
Package: FC-LGA16A
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 150 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 77.824 KiB
L2 Cache: 1.907 MiB
L3 Cache: 34.332 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4, DDR5

Physical Specifications

Process: 10 nm
Die Area: 257 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C TBT 2.0 EIST TXT VT-x VT-d SHA TSX TVB
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