The Core i9-13900 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-14600KF, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $192.55 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-14600KF
- Up to 48% cheaper – $212.44 vs $404.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-13900 vs Core i5-14600KF
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
237
100%
Min 1% FPS
161
100%
Price, $
$404.99
52%
Value, $/FPS
$1.7/FPS
53%
Core i5-14600KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
236
100%
Min 1% FPS
160
99%
Price, $
$212.44
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.9/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-13900 vs Core i5-14600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900 vs Core i5-14600KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2 GHz
57%
Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-14600KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
14-core
58%
L3 Cache
24 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
95%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-14600KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
| $549.00 | MSRP | $294.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake-S | Codename | Raptor Lake-R |
65 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 14 |
32 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 24 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
