Compare / Core i9-9900KS vs Core i3-14100

Core i9-9900KS vs Core i3-14100: which is better?

Core i9-9900KS and Core i3-14100 perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 5090). Core i3-14100 offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i9-9900KS

50%of the fastest CPU
≈ $170 (used)Part score 62/100
VS
Intel

Core i3-14100

49%of the fastest CPU
≈ $110Part score 61/100
Cheaper: Core i3-14100Value: Core i3-14100

Head to head

50%
Gaming performance
49%
62/100
Part score
61/100
184 FPS
Average FPS
184 FPS
≈ $170 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $110
66/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Core i9-9900KSCore i3-14100
Cores84
Max boost5 GHz4.7 GHz
Power (TDP)127 W60 W
SocketLGA1151LGA1700
MemoryDDR4DDR4 / DDR5
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Release year20182024
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i9-9900KSCore i3-14100
184average FPS
184average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 5090 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Other games

GTA V
144
144
Minecraft
289◆
285◆
EA SPORTS FC
148
148
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
88◆
86◆
Rust
83
83