The Core i9-13900KS is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-14600KF, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $264.74 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900KS
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 20 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-14600KF
- Up to 55% cheaper – $215.26 vs $480.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i5-14600KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Average FPS
224
100%
Min 1% FPS
147
100%
Price, $
$480
44%
Value, $/FPS
$2.14/FPS
46%
Core i5-14600KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
216
96%
Min 1% FPS
142
97%
Price, $
$215.26
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.99/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i5-14600KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i5-14600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i5-14600KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
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
88%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-14600KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 12th, 2023 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
| $699.00 | MSRP | $294.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | Not Available |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 14 |
32 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
6.0 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 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
