Core i9-14900K vs Core i9-14900KF: which is better

Intel Core i9-14900K (desktop, 2023) against Intel Core i9-14900KF (desktop, 2023): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.

Key differences

Core i9-14900K is 0% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 58,166 vs 58,059).
Core i9-14900KF is $14 cheaper ($435 vs $449).
Core i9-14900KF gives 3% more performance per dollar.
Both use socket LGA1700 and fit the same motherboards (with a suitable BIOS).

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	Core i9-14900K	Core i9-14900KF
Overall score	80.7	80.5
PassMark CPU Mark	58,166	58,059
Single-thread rating	4,689	4,689
Games, 1080p, % of the best	78.2%	no data
US price	from $449	from $435
Cores	24 (8P + 16E)	24 (8P + 16E)
Threads	32	32
Base clock	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
Max boost	6.0 GHz	6.0 GHz
L3 cache	36 MB	36 MB
TDP	125 W	125 W
Max power	253 W	253 W
Memory	DDR4 / DDR5	DDR4 / DDR5
Memory speed	5600 MT/s	5600 MT/s
PCI Express	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm (Intel 7)	10 nm (Intel 7)
Architecture	Raptor Lake Refresh	Raptor Lake Refresh
Series	14th Gen Core	14th Gen Core
Release year	2023	2023
Integrated graphics	UHD Graphics 770	none

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