CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz

Key Findings

The Intel Core i5-14600KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 44.1%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600KF shows superior performance with a 30.1% advantage
The Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz has the highest core count with 14 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 i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2020

Market Position

334th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs529th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs110th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF

4,281

4.00GHz

2,970

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF

39,246

4.00GHz

30,162

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i5-14600KF

i5-14600KF

Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz

4.00GHz

🔄Other Names

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

i5-14600KF

Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9990XE CPU @ 4.00GHz

4.00GHz

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i5-14600KF

4.0 GHz

4.00GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i5-14600KF

5.0 GHz

4.00GHz

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i5-14600KF

14 Threads: 28

4.00GHz

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i5-14600KF

LGA2066

4.00GHz

⚡TDP

125 W

i5-14600KF

255 W

4.00GHz

💾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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 19 MB

4.00GHz

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz 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 i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz drawing more power under load (255W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.