Core i9-13900KS vs Core i9-14900F

Verdict: Core i9-13900KS and Core i9-14900F are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i9-14900F gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

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

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 i9-13900KS

  • Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Why pick Core i9-14900F

  • 85 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 150 W)
  • About ₹16,300 cheaper today

Specifications

Core i9-13900KSCore i9-14900F
ArchitectureRaptor Cove + GracemontRaptor Cove + Gracemont
Code nameRaptor LakeRaptor Lake Refresh
ProcessIntel 7Intel 7
Cores2424
P-cores + E-cores8P + 16E8P + 16E
Threads3232
Boost clock5.8 GHz5.8 GHz
Base clock3.2 GHz2 GHz
L2 cache32 MB32 MB
L3 cache36 MB36 MB
TDP (rated)150 W65 W
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
MemoryDDR4/DDR5DDR4/DDR5
Max memory speedDDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
OverclockingUnlockedLocked
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics—
Released2023-01-12—
Price today (≈)₹77,600₹61,300

FAQ

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

Core i9-13900KS and Core i9-14900F are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i9-14900F gives more estimated performance for the money.

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

Core i9-14900F is rated at 65 W versus 150 W for Core i9-13900KS.

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

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i9-14900F gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i9-13900KS. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

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

Yes, both use the LGA1700 socket.

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