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Intel Core i9-14900K — Benchmarks & Specs

32 threads125W TDP$589 MSRP2023
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Bottom line: how fast is the Intel Core i9-14900K?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 58,320–58,372 pts, across two PassMark results (PassMark CPU benchmark listing, PassMark CPU benchmark listing). Across all its cores it scores 39,400–42,500 pts in Cinebench R23 multi, across three published results (Tom's Hardware, Silent PC Review, Notebookcheck CPU benchmark listing).

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

Amazon listing: $449.99

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-20. Price and availability subject to change.

The Intel Core i9-14900K is a processor from the Raptor Lake Refresh family released in 2023 from Intel. Key on-paper specs include boost clock of 6 GHz, 125W TDP. It launched with a $589 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current listings. Data on this page draws on 19 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 13 measured game frame-rate results, compiled from Gamers Nexus, PassMark, Tech4Gamers, Tom's Hardware, Geekbench Browser, Hardware Unboxed, Notebookcheck, Overclocking.com, Phoronix, Silent PC Review, TechPowerUp, WePC; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Intel Core i9-14900K, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K or synthetic benchmark scores).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Intel Core i9-14900K by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Test GPU Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 340 fps — Not recorded WePC 2024-12-18
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 169 fps 142 fps Not recorded Tech4Gamers 2023-12-04
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 168 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2023-10-18
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Medium 168 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2023-10-17
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High 155 fps 132 fps Not recorded Tech4Gamers 2023-12-04
Alan Wake 2 1080p High 133 fps 108 fps Not recorded Tom's Hardware 2024-10-30
Starfield 1080p Low 132 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2023-10-17
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 120 fps 95 fps Not recorded TechPowerUp 2024-11-05
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Medium 110 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2023-10-17
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High 110 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2023-10-18
Starfield 1080p High 108 fps 91 fps Not recorded Tech4Gamers 2023-12-04
Black Myth: Wukong 1080p High 106 fps 82 fps Not recorded Phoronix 2024-11-15
Starfield 1080p High 98 fps 77 fps Not recorded Hardware Unboxed 2024-11-10

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Intel Core i9-14900K — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 58,372 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 58,320 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-13
Cinebench R23 multi 42,500 pts Tom's Hardware 2024-10-30
Cinebench R23 multi 40,315 points Silent PC Review 2024-04-10
Cinebench R23 multi 39,400 points Notebookcheck retrieved 2026-07-14
Geekbench 6 multi 19,134 points Overclocking.com 2023-09-05Same result reported by TechSpot
Geekbench 6 multi 18,200 pts Geekbench Browser 2024-11-08
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,692 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,691 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-07-14
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,690 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-09-26

Products Featuring the Intel Core i9-14900K

Systems with the Intel Core i9-14900K

Laptops and desktops that ship with the Intel Core i9-14900K — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.

Full Specifications

TDP125 W
SocketLGA1700
Efficiency cores16
Performance cores8
Threads32
L3 cache36 MB
Boost clock6 GHz

Intel Core i9-14900K — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Intel Core i9-14900K best used for?
Intel Core i9-14900K is a Raptor Lake Refresh-family processor. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.
When was the Intel Core i9-14900K released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Intel Core i9-14900K launched in 2023 at a $589 MSRP. Street prices drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Intel Core i9-14900K benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the Intel Core i9-14900K have, and how does it benchmark?
Core and thread counts for Intel Core i9-14900K aren't on file. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the Intel Core i9-14900K?
Amazon listings for the Intel Core i9-14900K are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Intel Core i9-14900K section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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