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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-N305 vs Core i9-14900K

The Core i3-N305 is much slower than the Core i9-14900K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 91% cheaper – $309 vs $469.99

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Up to 112% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 months newer
Up to 11% better value for money
Up to 91% more expensive – $469.99 vs $309

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

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Fortnite2017

Core i3-N305

325FPS

Core i9-14900K

320FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-N305

201FPS

Core i9-14900K

225FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-N305

196FPS

Core i9-14900K

422FPS

Valorant2020

575FPS

803FPS

504FPS

755FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-N305

603FPS

Core i9-14900K

841FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-N305

183FPS

Core i9-14900K

310FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-N305

518FPS

Core i9-14900K

575FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-N305

30%

Core i9-14900K

72%

Core i9-14900K ranks 42 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-N305

Core i9-14900K

Core i9-14900K has 16 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-N305

Core i9-14900K

Core i9-14900K has 24 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-N305

6 MB

Core i9-14900K

36 MB

Core i9-14900K has 30 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-N305

0.1 GHz

Core i9-14900K

3.2 GHz

Core i9-14900K has a 3100% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-N305

3.8 GHz

Core i9-14900K

6 GHz

Core i9-14900K boosts 58% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-N305

15W

Core i9-14900K

125W

Core i3-N305 draws 110W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-N305

Core i9-14900K

$469.99

Core i3-N305Core i9-14900K

Intel BGA 1264

Sockethelp

LGA1700

Gracemont

Codenamehelp

Raptor Lake-R

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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UHD Graphics 770

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-N305 or Core i9-14900K?expand_more

The Core i9-14900K. It's 140% faster than the Core i3-N305 on average across 100+ games, scoring 72/100 vs 30/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-14900K than Core i3-N305?expand_more

140% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-N305 or Core i9-14900K?expand_more

The Core i9-14900K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-14900K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 72/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-N305 and Core i9-14900K?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-N305 scores 30/100, Core i9-14900K scores 72/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-N305 or Core i9-14900K bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-N305 or Core i9-14900K?expand_more

The Core i9-14900K is the stronger pick at 72/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.