Intel Core i9-14900KS vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison. The Intel Core i9-14900KS has a full set of benchmark results, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counters for both parts sit at zero. Consequently, any direct numerical comparison between the two processors is impossible based on the available measurements.

The Core i9-14900KS, however, has extensive benchmark data that establishes its performance baseline. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score reaches 50995, while the single-core score lands at 7199. The Cinebench R20 results show 21417 in multicore and 3023 in single-core. Geekbench measurements record 23931 for multicore and 2692 for single-core. PassMark's multithread test yields 60012, and the single-thread test produces 4815.

The data shows the Core i9-14900KS sits in the 96th percentile against all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 81127. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon w5-3535X with an average score of 81115 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX at 81103 with a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 at 80762 with a delta of 0.5 percent, and the Intel Xeon 638 at 80723 with a delta of 0.5 percent. These figures indicate the Core i9-14900KS is essentially level with the top competing parts in aggregate performance, with only a 0.5 percent gap separating it from the trailing rivals.

Because the Core i9-14901KE lacks any benchmark entries, there is no basis for stating which processor wins any specific test. The database records no scores for it, so no delta percentages can be computed against the Core i9-14900KS. The analysis can only describe the Core i9-14900KS's measured capabilities and note the absence of data for the other part.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to Intel's Core 14th Gen series, share the Raptor Lake architecture, and use the Raptor Lake-R codename. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node with a 257 mm² die size, and both are fabricated by Intel. The socket is Intel Socket 1700 for each.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Core i9-14900KS has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ as well: the Core i9-14900KS runs at 3.20 GHz, while the Core i9-14901KE starts at 3.80 GHz. Boost clocks also diverge, with the Core i9-14900KS reaching 6.20 GHz and the Core i9-14901KE hitting 5.80 GHz.

Thermal design power differs between the two. The Core i9-14900KS is rated at 150 W, while the Core i9-14901KE is rated at 125 W. The higher core count and boost clock on the Core i9-14900KS correspond with its higher TDP rating.

Cache structures are identical per core. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The shared L3 cache is 36 MB in both cases. Memory support is the same as well: DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel memory bus. ECC memory is supported on both. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU for each part.

Integrated graphics are present on both, using UHD Graphics 770. Both have unlocked multipliers, as indicated by the "K" in their naming. The market segment for both is desktop. Both are listed as active in production status. The Core i9-14900KS was released on March 13, 2024, while the Core i9-14901KE has a later release date of June 30, 2024.

The part numbers differ: the Core i9-14900KS carries the part number SRN7R, and the Core i9-14901KE carries Q49DSRNJC. The launch MSRP for the Core i9-14900KS is $689. No launch MSRP is recorded for the Core i9-14901KE.

Where Each One Wins

For the Core i9-14900KS, the benchmark record shows strengths across several workload categories. The PassMark data compression test records 803368, and the data encryption test records 47717. Extended instructions score 45524, finding prime numbers scores 244, floating point math scores 153975, and integer math scores 212644. Random string sorting scores 89789, and physics scores 3381. These results indicate strong performance in both integer and floating point workloads, with particularly high throughput in compression and sorting tasks.

The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 7199 and Geekbench single-core score of 2692 confirm that the Core i9-14900KS delivers high per-thread performance. The multicore scores of 50995 in Cinebench R23 and 23931 in Geekbench show that the 24-core configuration scales well in threaded workloads.

For the Core i9-14901KE, there is no recorded data on which to base any win claims. The database has no benchmark scores, no wins, and no rival comparisons for this processor. Its percentile ranking against all CPUs is 50, and its average benchmark score is 0, which simply reflects the missing data rather than any measured performance.

The practical interpretation is that the Core i9-14900KS has a demonstrated performance profile across every recorded test category, while the Core i9-14901KE cannot be assigned wins in any category because no measurements exist. The user should treat any performance claims about the Core i9-14901KE as unverified by the database.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear choice for anyone selecting between these two processors based on recorded measurements. The Intel Core i9-14900KS has a complete benchmark profile, a 96th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 81127. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no benchmark scores, an average score of 0, and no rival comparisons.

From a specifications standpoint, the Core i9-14900KS offers 24 cores and 32 threads versus 8 cores and 16 threads on the Core i9-14901KE. Its boost clock reaches 6.20 GHz compared to 5.80 GHz, and its L3 cache is 36 MB shared in both cases. The base clock is lower on the Core i9-14900KS at 3.20 GHz versus 3.80 GHz, but the higher core count and boost capability give it a structural advantage in most workloads.

The Core i9-14901KE does have a higher base clock and a lower TDP of 125 W versus 150 W, which may be relevant for systems with tighter thermal or power limits. It also supports the same memory types, ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and UHD Graphics 770. The architecture, process node, die size, and cache hierarchy are identical. The Core i9-14901KE is the only one of the two with no recorded launch MSRP; the Core i9-14900KS has a launch MSRP of $689.

The verdict from the data is straightforward: the Core i9-14900KS is the only part with verified performance results, and it ranks near the top of the database. The Core i9-14901KE is a lower-core-count, lower-TDP part with no measured performance data. Any user prioritizing verified multi-threaded and single-threaded performance should select the Core i9-14900KS. Any user needing a lower TDP and higher base clock, and willing to accept a lack of benchmark verification, could consider the Core i9-14901KE, but the database provides no performance evidence for that choice.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does the Intel Core i9-14900KS have?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS has 24 cores and 32 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock of the Intel Core i9-14901KE?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has a boost clock of 5.80 GHz.

Q: What is the Intel Core i9-14900KS's average benchmark score and percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS has an average benchmark score of 81127 and ranks in the 96th percentile against all CPUs in the database.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS has a TDP of 150 W, which is higher than the Intel Core i9-14901KE's TDP of 125 W.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory and which integrated graphics do they use?

A: Yes, both support ECC memory, and both use UHD Graphics 770 as integrated graphics.

Q: What is the shared L3 cache size for both processors?

A: Both processors have 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core i9-14900KS?

A: The launch MSRP of the Intel Core i9-14900KS is $689. No launch MSRP is recorded for the Intel Core i9-14901KE.