CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i9-9900X @ 3.50GHz

Key Findings

The Intel Core i5-14600KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 67.2%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600KF shows superior performance with a 79.6% advantage
The Intel Core i9-9900X @ 3.50GHz 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 i9-9900X @ 3.50GHz

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2018

Market Position

588th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs807th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs208th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF

4,281

3.50GHz

2,561

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF

39,246

3.50GHz

21,851

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i9-9900X @ 3.50GHz

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i5-14600KF

i5-14600KF

Intel Core i9-9900X @ 3.50GHz

3.50GHz

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF

i5-14600KF

Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9900X CPU @ 3.50GHz

3.50GHz

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i5-14600KF

3.5 GHz

3.50GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i5-14600KF

4.5 GHz

3.50GHz

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i5-14600KF

10 Threads: 20

3.50GHz

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i5-14600KF

FCLGA2066

3.50GHz

⚡TDP

125 W

i5-14600KF

165 W

3.50GHz

💾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 1024 KBL3 Cache: 19 MB

3.50GHz

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Core i9-9900X @ 3.50GHz 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 i9-9900X @ 3.50GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-9900X @ 3.50GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.