Core i9-13900 vs Core i9-14900

Verdict: Core i9-13900 and Core i9-14900 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score
83
86
Est. multi-core score
81
85
Est. single-core score
86
90
Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today
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Core i9-13900   Core i9-14900

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core i9-13900

  • About ₹3,100 cheaper today

Why pick Core i9-14900

  • 4% higher estimated gaming score
  • About €50 cheaper today

Specifications

Core i9-13900Core i9-14900
ArchitectureRaptor Cove + GracemontRaptor Cove + Gracemont
Code nameRaptor LakeRaptor Lake Refresh
ProcessIntel 7Intel 7
Cores2424
P-cores + E-cores8P + 16E8P + 16E
Threads3232
Boost clock5.5 GHz5.8 GHz
Base clock2 GHz2 GHz
L2 cache32 MB32 MB
L3 cache36 MB36 MB
TDP (rated)65 W65 W
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
MemoryDDR4/DDR5DDR4/DDR5
Max memory speedDDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
OverclockingLockedLocked
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD 770Intel UHD 770
Released2023-01-03—
Price today (≈)₹55,200₹58,300

FAQ

Is Core i9-13900 better than Core i9-14900?

Core i9-13900 and Core i9-14900 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features.

Which uses less power, Core i9-13900 or Core i9-14900?

Both are rated at 65 W.

Which is better value, Core i9-13900 or Core i9-14900?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.

Do Core i9-13900 and Core i9-14900 use the same motherboard?

Yes, both use the LGA1700 socket.

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