Core i9-13900KS
24C/32T · 6.0 GHz · 150 W · PassMark #170
Core i9-14900KF
Raptor Lake Refresh · 24C/32T · 125 W · LGA1700
Core i9-14900KF takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Core i9-13900KS lands at 33 and Core i9-14900KF at 88. That puts Core i9-14900KF ahead by 55 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Core i9-13900KS if…
- ✓PassMark #170 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $521
Pick Core i9-14900KF if…
- ✓Strong per-core performance
- ✓Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
- ✓Wide platform availability
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Core i9-14900KFSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Core i9-14900KF more score per dollar ($564 vs $521).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Core i9-13900KS | Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 (8P + 16E) | 24 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz (P) / 2.4 GHz (E) | — |
| Boost clock | 6.0 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | — |
| TDP | 150 W base / 253 W max | 125 W |
| Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA1700 |
| Class | Desktop | — |
| PassMark rank | #170 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 60,485 | — |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Core i9-13900KS
- +PassMark #170 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $521
- −Requires recent-generation motherboard and DDR5 memory
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
Core i9-14900KF
- +Strong per-core performance
- +Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
- +Wide platform availability
- −Power draw on top SKUs
- −Frequent socket changes
- −Arrow Lake gaming regressions
FAQ: Core i9-13900KS vs Core i9-14900KF
Which is better, Core i9-13900KS or Core i9-14900KF? +
Core i9-14900KF scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 55. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Core i9-13900KS worth the price? +
At $521, Core i9-13900KS delivers a Specdex score of 33 — strongest in passmark.
Is Core i9-14900KF worth the price? +
At $564, Core i9-14900KF delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in single.
Does Core i9-13900KS or Core i9-14900KF last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Core i9-13900KS or Core i9-14900KF? +
Core i9-14900KF — more score per dollar ($564 vs $521). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.