Core i9-14900 vs Core i9-14900K

Intel Core i9-14900 ≈ ₹57,900 today Buy now

Intel Core i9-14900K ≈ ₹47,900 today Buy now

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

Performance (estimate)

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Core i9-14900 Core i9-14900K

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Why pick Core i9-14900

60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)

Why pick Core i9-14900K

About ₹10,000 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i9-14900	Core i9-14900K
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Raptor Cove + Gracemont
Code name	Raptor Lake Refresh	Raptor Lake Refresh
Process	Intel 7	Intel 7
Cores	24	24
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 16E	8P + 16E
Threads	32	32
Boost clock	5.8 GHz	6 GHz
Base clock	2 GHz	3.2 GHz
L2 cache	32 MB	32 MB
L3 cache	36 MB	36 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	125 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4/DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	Intel UHD 770
Released	—	—
Price today (≈)	₹57,900	₹47,900

FAQ

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

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

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

Core i9-14900 is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core i9-14900K.

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

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