CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i9-10900 @ 2.80GHz

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i5-14600KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 41.4%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600KF shows superior performance with a 98.3% advantage
  • The Intel Core i9-10900 @ 2.80GHz has the highest core count with 10 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i5-14600KF

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
218th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs44th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs63rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i9-10900 @ 2.80GHz

Desktop
Release Date
Q2 2020
Market Position
677th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs505th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs235th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF
4,281
2.80GHz
3,028

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF
39,246
2.80GHz
19,794

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i9-10900 @ 2.80GHz

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
Intel Core i9-10900 @ 2.80GHz
2.80GHz
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10900 CPU @ 2.80GHz, Intel Core i9-10900 CPU @ 2.80GHz
2.80GHz
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
2.8 GHz
2.80GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
5.2 GHz
2.80GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i5-14600KF
10 Threads: 20
2.80GHz
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i5-14600KF
FCLGA1200
2.80GHz
⚡TDP
125 W
i5-14600KF
65 W
2.80GHz
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB
i5-14600KF
L1 Instruction Cache: 10 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 10 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 10 x 256 KBL3 Cache: 20 MB
2.80GHz

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Core i9-10900 @ 2.80GHz compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i5-14600KF shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i9-10900 @ 2.80GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-14600KF drawing more power under load (125W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.