Intel Core 7 253PTE vs Intel Core i9-14900KS Comparison

FAQ

Q: How large is the performance gap between the Intel Core 7 253PTE and the Intel Core i9-14900KS in the database?

The Intel Core i9-14900KS holds a decisive lead across all 17 head-to-head benchmark entries. The Core 7 253PTE does not win a single recorded test. The most extreme margin appears in PassMark random string sorting, where the i9-14900KS scores 89789 against 28227, a difference of 68.6 percent. The smallest gap is in PassMark single-thread, where the i9-14900KS scores 4815 against 3794, a 21.2 percent advantage.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

The Intel Core i9-14900KS reaches a boost clock of 6.20 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz. The base clocks differ as well: the i9-14900KS runs at 3.20 GHz, and the Core 7 253PTE runs at 1.80 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

Yes, both the Intel Core 7 253PTE and the Intel Core i9-14900KS list ECC memory support as true in the database. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core i9-14900KS has 24 cores and 32 threads. This difference in core count is one of the primary factors behind the multi-threaded benchmark results.

Q: How do the two processors compare in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test?

The Intel Core i9-14900KS scores 50995, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 21276. The i9-14900KS leads by 58.3 percent in this test, matching the same delta seen across several other Cinebench runs.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score and percentile ranking?

The Intel Core i9-14900KS has an average benchmark score of 81127 and sits in the 96th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 253PTE has an average benchmark score of 34962 and ranks in the 84th percentile.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to one clear outcome: the Intel Core i9-14900KS outperforms the Intel Core 7 253PTE in every benchmark test included in this comparison. The i9-14900KS wins all 17 head-to-head entries, with margins ranging from 21.2 percent in single-threaded PassMark to 68.6 percent in random string sorting. Its average benchmark score of 81127 is more than double the Core 7 253PTE's 34962.

For workloads that rely on multi-threaded throughput, the i9-14900KS is the stronger choice. The 24-core, 32-thread configuration delivers Cinebench R23 multi-core scores of 50995, compared to 21276 for the 10-core, 20-thread Core 7 253PTE. The i9-14900KS also leads in memory-intensive tasks such as data compression, where it scores 803368 against 275828.

The Core 7 253PTE does have a lower TDP of 45 watts compared to the i9-14900KS's 150 watts, which may make it suitable for systems with tighter thermal or power constraints. However, the performance trade-off is substantial. In the database, the Core 7 253PTE sits close to the Intel Core i7-13800H and Intel Core i9-12900HX, with average scores of 34988 and 35003 respectively, while the i9-14900KS aligns with the Intel Xeon w5-3535X and AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, which score 81115 and 81103.

The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 7 253PTE is $384, and for the Intel Core i9-14900KS it is $689. The data shows the i9-14900KS justifies its higher position in the product stack through benchmark results across every recorded test.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent 58.3 percent advantage for the Intel Core i9-14900KS across all six recorded runs. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i9-14900KS scores 5140 against 2144. In R15 single-core, it scores 725 against 302. The R20 tests follow the same pattern: multi-core 21417 versus 8935, single-core 3023 versus 1261. R23 multi-core reaches 50995 versus 21276, and R23 single-core reaches 7199 versus 3003.

PassMark results show a wider spread of margins. The smallest difference is in PassMark single-thread, where the i9-14900KS scores 4815 and the Core 7 253PTE scores 3794, a 21.2 percent lead. The same scores appear under the PassMark singlethread entry, confirming consistency in the recorded data.

In PassMark integer math, the i9-14900KS scores 212644 against 119552, a 43.8 percent advantage. This is the closest multi-threaded PassMark result. Floating-point math shows the i9-14900KS at 153975 versus 67209, a 56.4 percent gap. PassMark multi-thread scores are 60012 versus 25031, a 58.3 percent difference.

The largest margins appear in tasks that often scale with cache and core count. PassMark random string sorting sees the i9-14900KS at 89789 versus 28227, a 68.6 percent lead. PassMark data encryption shows 47717 versus 15500, a 67.5 percent gap. Find prime numbers results in 244 versus 82, a 66.4 percent difference. Data compression scores are 803368 versus 275828, a 65.7 percent margin. Extended instructions show 45524 versus 17099, a 62.4 percent lead. Physics scores are 3381 versus 1318, a 61 percent difference.

The percentile rankings reinforce these results. The i9-14900KS sits in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 7 253PTE sits in the 84th percentile.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core 7 253PTE and Intel Core i9-14900KS differ in several key specifications recorded in the database. The Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the i9-14900KS has 24 cores and 32 threads. Base clock speeds are 1.80 GHz for the Core 7 253PTE and 3.20 GHz for the i9-14900KS. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz and 6.20 GHz respectively.

Thermal design power differs substantially: the Core 7 253PTE is rated at 45 watts, and the i9-14900KS is rated at 150 watts. The L3 cache is 33 MB shared for the Core 7 253PTE and 36 MB shared for the i9-14900KS. Both processors use 80 KB L1 cache per core and 2 MB L2 cache per core.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 7 253PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i9-14900KS uses UHD Graphics 770. The i9-14900KS has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 7 253PTE does not. The die size is recorded only for the i9-14900KS at 257 mm²; no die size is listed for the Core 7 253PTE.

Memory bandwidth is listed for the Core 7 253PTE at 89.6 GB/s, while the i9-14900KS has no memory bandwidth figure recorded. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and both support ECC memory. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 253PTE is built on the Bartlett Lake architecture and belongs to the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Intel Core i9-14900KS uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, with a generation label of Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh).

Both processors are fabricated on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The i9-14900KS has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while no die size is listed for the Core 7 253PTE. Transistor counts are not recorded for either processor.

The cache hierarchy differs in the shared L3 portion. The Core 7 253PTE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i9-14900KS has 36 MB. Per-core L1 and L2 cache sizes are identical at 80 KB and 2 MB respectively.

The i9-14900KS includes an unlocked multiplier, making it suitable for overclocking, whereas the Core 7 253PTE has a locked multiplier. Integrated graphics vary between the two: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 7 253PTE and UHD Graphics 770 on the i9-14900KS.

Release dates differ by nearly two years. The i9-14900KS was released on 2024-03-13, and the Core 7 253PTE was released on 2026-03-08. Both are listed as active production parts in the desktop market segment.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14900KS wins every benchmark category in the head-to-head data, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of its lead rather than by any reversal.

For single-threaded workloads, the i9-14900KS leads by 21.2 percent in PassMark single-thread, scoring 4815 versus 3794. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a larger gap of 58.3 percent, with scores of 7199 versus 3003. The i9-14900KS also leads in Cinebench R15 and R20 single-core tests by the same 58.3 percent margin.

For multi-threaded workloads, the i9-14900KS maintains its dominance. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 50995 versus 21276, and PassMark multi-thread scores 60012 versus 25031. The largest multi-threaded margins appear in data compression, encryption, and random string sorting, where the i9-14900KS leads by 65.7 percent, 67.5 percent, and 68.6 percent respectively.

The Core 7 253PTE does not record a single win across the 17 head-to-head tests. Its closest result is in PassMark single-thread, where it trails by 21.2 percent. Its largest deficit is 68.6 percent in random string sorting. The data shows no workload category where the Core 7 253PTE takes the lead.

The i9-14900KS also holds the higher percentile ranking at 96 versus 84, and its average benchmark score of 81127 places it near the Intel Xeon w5-3535X and AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX in the nearest rivals list. The Core 7 253PTE's average score of 34962 places it near the Intel Core i7-13800H and Intel Core i9-12900HX.

For systems where power draw matters, the Core 7 253PTE's 45 watt TDP is considerably lower than the i9-14900KS's 150 watt TDP. This could make the Core 7 253PTE a more suitable option for compact or thermally limited desktop builds. However, the benchmark data shows that any such power advantage comes with a substantial performance penalty across all measured tests.