Compare / Core i9-14900K vs Core i5-14600KF
Core i9-14900K vs Core i5-14600KF: which is better?
Core i9-14900K is about 10% faster than Core i5-14600KF in games (1080p · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Core i5-14600KF offers better value for money.
VS
Faster: Core i9-14900KCheaper: Core i5-14600KFValue: Core i5-14600KF
Head to head
90%
Gaming performance
72%
93/100
Part score
79/100
359 FPS
Average FPS
326 FPS
≈ $520
Approx. price
≈ $200
48/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Core i9-14900K | Core i5-14600KF | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 24 / 32 | 14 |
| Max boost | 6 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 125 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Memory | DDR4 / DDR5 | DDR4 / DDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i9-14900KCore i5-14600KF
359average FPS
326average FPS