Processor comparison
Core i9-13900K vs Core i9-14900K
13th gen vs 14th gen Intel Core desktop processors, compared spec by spec using Intel's official data.
The short answer
On paper, the Core i9-14900K is the stronger processor, ahead of the Core i9-13900K in 2 of the specs we compare (the Core i9-13900K leads in 0).
- The Core i9-14900K is 1 generation newer (14th gen, launched Q4'23) than the Core i9-13900K (13th gen, Q4'22). Both are built on the same basic core design, so the differences come mainly from core counts, clock speeds and cache.
- Both have 24 cores and 32 threads.
- The Core i9-14900K reaches 6.00 GHz with turbo, 3% higher than the Core i9-13900K's 5.80 GHz. Higher clocks help games and everyday apps that lean on a few fast cores.
This verdict is generated from official specifications only. We haven't benchmarked these processors, so it doesn't measure real-world speed in games or apps; check independent benchmarks for your specific use.
Full specifications
| Specification | Core i9-13900K | Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| GenerationNewer generations bring newer architectures and platform features. | 13th gen | 14th gen (better) |
| Launched | Q4'22 | Q4'23 |
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Core typesFrom 12th gen, Intel mixes Performance-cores (P) with smaller Efficient-cores (E). | 8 P + 16 E | 8 P + 16 E |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Max turbo frequency | 5.80 GHz | 6.00 GHz (better) |
| Base frequency (P-core) | 3.00 GHz | 3.20 GHz |
| Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Base power (TDP)Lower means less heat and a smaller cooler; it isn't a measure of speed. | 125 W | 125 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 253 W | 253 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | DDR5 + DDR4 | DDR5 + DDR4 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Socket | FCLGA1700 | FCLGA1700 |
| PCI Express | 5.0 and 4.0 | 5.0 and 4.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 20 | 20 |
| Unlocked (overclocking) | Yes | Yes |
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