Core i9-14900K VS Core i9-13900K, performance improvement geometry? The game is out

On October 17, Intel officially released three 14th generation Core processors, namely Core i9-14900K, Core i7-14700K and Core i5-14600K, of which the most concerned is Core i9-14900K.

Compared with the previous generation of Core i9-13900K, Core i9-14900K has a very small improvement, mainly due to a small improvement in the process, and a slight increase in operating frequency, the standard operating frequency and the maximum operating frequency have been increased by 0.2GHz, and there is basically no difference in other aspects.

So, how much performance has the Core i9-14900K improved compared to the previous generation? This article will reveal the answer by comparing game performance.

First, parameter comparison

Core i9-13900K was released on September 27, 2022, using a 10nm process, with 8 P cores, 16 E cores, for a total of 24 cores and 32 threads. The standard operating frequency is 3.0 GHz, the maximum operating frequency is 5.80 GHz, the L2 level cache is 32MB, the smart cache is 36MB, the standard power consumption is 125W, the maximum power consumption is 253W, and the official recommended retail price is $589.

Core i9-14900K was released on October 17, 2023, using a 10nm process, with 8 P cores, 16 E cores, for a total of 24 cores and 32 threads. The standard operating frequency is 3.2 GHz, the maximum operating frequency is 6.0 GHz, the L2 level cache is 32MB, the smart cache is 36MB, the standard power consumption is 125W, the maximum power consumption is 253W, and the official recommended retail price is $589.

2. Test platform configuration

The main configurations are as follows:

The processor is Core i9-13900K and Core i9-14900K, the motherboard is Asus ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming, the memory is Grape Trident Z5 RGB 32GB DDR5 6000MHz CL38, the graphics card is GeForce RTX 4090, the hard disk is two Samsung 970 EVO M.2 2280 1TB, and the operating system is Windows 11.

3. Game measurement

The following will test eight games separately, all using 1080P maximum quality mode, the left side of the following series of pictures represents the Core i9-13900K platform, and the right side represents the Core i9-14900K platform.

The first game was Cyberpunk 2077.

The Core i9-13900K platform has an average frame rate of 129 FPS, a minimum instantaneous frame rate of 93 FPS, a frame time of 7.7ms, a CPU usage of 49%, a power consumption of 128W, a temperature of 59 degrees, a memory usage of 10.8GB, a GPU usage of 80%, a memory usage of 8.4GB, a power consumption of 237W, and a temperature of 44 degrees.

The Core i9-14900K platform has an average frame rate of 128 FPS, a minimum instantaneous frame rate of 96 FPS, a frame time of 7.4ms, a CPU usage of 57%, a power consumption of 139W, a temperature of 64 degrees, a memory usage of 11.0GB, a GPU usage of 79%, a memory usage of 8.3GB, a power consumption of 219W, and a temperature of 44 degrees.

In this game, the Core i9-14900K platform has 8% higher CPU usage than its opponents, 0.2GB more memory usage, and GPU usage and video memory usage are basically equal.

In terms of average frame rate, the results of the two are basically equal, the frame time of the Core i9-14900K platform is slightly lower, the gap is negligible, the power consumption is 11W higher than the opponent, and the temperature is 5 degrees higher. The performance of a game alone does not say anything, and it remains to be seen.

The second game is Assassin's Creed Phantom.

The Core i9-13900K platform has an average frame rate of 180 FPS, a minimum instantaneous frame rate of 127 FPS, a frame time of 5.0ms, a CPU usage of 25%, a power consumption of 109W, a temperature of 55 degrees, a memory usage of 10.1GB, a GPU usage of 77%, a memory usage of 7.6GB, a power consumption of 202W, and a temperature of 41 degrees.

The Core i9-14900K platform has an average frame rate of 185 FPS, a minimum instantaneous frame rate of 132 FPS, a frame time of 4.9ms, a CPU usage of 24%, a power consumption of 123W, a temperature of 59 degrees, a memory usage of 10.3GB, a GPU usage of 85%, a memory usage of 7.6GB, a power consumption of 206W, and a temperature of 42 degrees.

In this game, the CPU usage of the two platforms is basically equal, the Core i9-14900K platform has 0.2GB lower memory usage than the opponent, the GPU usage is 8% higher, and the video memory usage is equal.

In terms of average frame rate, the Core i9-14900K platform is 5 FPS higher than the Core i9-13900K platform, the minimum instantaneous frame rate is 5 FPS higher, the frame time is basically the same, the power consumption is 14W higher than the opponent, and the temperature is 4 degrees higher.

The third game is Remnant 2.

The Core i9-13900K platform has an average frame rate of 166 FPS, a minimum instantaneous frame rate of 133 FPS, a frame time of 5.8ms, a CPU usage of 21%, a power consumption of 85W, a temperature of 48 degrees, a memory usage of 12.2GB, a GPU usage of 83%, a memory usage of 6.6GB, a power consumption of 217W, and a temperature of 43 degrees.

The Core i9-14900K platform has an average frame rate of 176 FPS, a minimum instantaneous frame rate of 129 FPS, a frame time of 5.4ms, a CPU usage of 18%, a power consumption of 91W, a temperature of 53 degrees, a memory usage of 11.5GB, a GPU usage of 83%, a memory usage of 6.5GB, a power consumption of 220W, and a temperature of 44 degrees.

In this game, the Core i9-14900K platform has 3% lower CPU usage than its opponents, 0.7GB lower memory usage, and GPU usage and video memory usage are basically equal.

In terms of average frame rate, the Core i9-14900K platform is 10 FPS higher than the Core i9-13900K platform, the minimum instantaneous frame rate is 4 FPS lower, and the frame time gap is also very small, these two indicators are basically within the normal error range, the power consumption is 6W higher than the opponent, and the temperature is 5 degrees higher.

The Core i9-14900K's lead is not huge, but it is a result of its lower CPU and memory usage than its rivals.

The fourth game is Forza Horizon 5.

The Core i9-13900K platform has an average frame rate of 260 FPS, a minimum instantaneous frame rate of 150 FPS, a frame time of 4.0ms, a CPU usage of 23%, a power consumption of 92W, a temperature of 55 degrees, a memory usage of 10.6GB, a GPU usage of 85%, a memory usage of 6.7GB, a power consumption of 206W, and a temperature of 43 degrees.

The Core i9-14900K platform has an average frame rate of 264 FPS, a minimum instantaneous frame rate of 153 FPS, a frame time of 3.7ms, a CPU usage of 23%, a power consumption of 99W, a temperature of 56 degrees, a memory usage of 12.1GB, a GPU usage of 88%, a memory usage of 6.9GB, a power consumption of 218W, and a temperature of 44 degrees.

In this game, the CPU usage of both platforms is exactly equal, with the Core i9-14900K platform using 1.6GB more memory than its rivals, GPU usage being 3% higher, and video memory usage 0.2GB higher.

In terms of average frame rate, the Core i9-14900K platform is 4 FPS higher than the Core i9-13900K platform, the minimum instantaneous frame rate is 3 FPS higher, the frame time is basically flat, the power consumption is 7W higher than that of the opponent, and the temperature is basically the same. The overall draw is a draw, with the Core i9-14900K having an extremely slight advantage.

The fifth game is Microsoft Flight Simulator.

The Core i9-13900K platform has an average frame rate of 108 FPS, a minimum instantaneous frame rate of 87 FPS, a frame time of 9.6ms, a CPU usage of 11%, a power consumption of 68W, a temperature of 49 degrees, a memory usage of 10.6GB, a GPU usage of 51%, a video memory usage of 5.6GB, a power consumption of 195W, and a temperature of 42 degrees.

The Core i9-14900K platform has an average frame rate of 115 FPS, a minimum instantaneous frame rate of 98 FPS, a frame time of 9.4ms, a CPU usage of 11%, a power consumption of 69W, a temperature of 52 degrees, a memory usage of 10.8GB, a GPU usage of 53%, a memory usage of 5.9GB, a power consumption of 202W, and a temperature of 43 degrees.

In this game, the CPU usage of the two platforms is still exactly equal, both are 11%, the Core i9-14900K platform uses 0.2GB more memory than its opponents, GPU usage is 2% higher, and video memory usage is 0.3GB higher.

In terms of average frame rate, the Core i9-14900K platform is 7 FPS higher than the Core i9-13900K platform, the minimum instantaneous frame rate is 11 FPS higher, the frame time and power consumption are basically the same, and the temperature is 3 degrees higher, which has a small advantage.

The sixth game is Hogwarts Relics.

The Core i9-13900K platform has an average frame rate of 79 FPS, a minimum instantaneous frame rate of 68 FPS, a frame time of 12.4ms, a CPU usage of 16%, a power consumption of 88W, a temperature of 52 degrees, a memory usage of 21.3GB, a GPU usage of 58%, a video memory usage of 10.5GB, a power consumption of 214W, and a temperature of 46 degrees.

The Core i9-14900K platform has an average frame rate of 83 FPS, a minimum instantaneous frame rate of 72 FPS, a frame time of 12.2ms, a CPU usage of 16%, a power consumption of 80W, a temperature of 52 degrees, a memory usage of 20.9GB, a GPU usage of 59%, a video memory usage of 10.5GB, a power consumption of 218W, and a temperature of 44 degrees.

In this game, the CPU usage of the two platforms is still equal, the memory usage of the Core i9-14900K platform is 0.4GB lower than that of the opponent, and the GPU and video memory usage are basically equal.

In terms of average frame rate, the Core i9-14900K platform is 4 FPS higher than the Core i9-13900K platform, the minimum instantaneous frame rate is 4 FPS higher, the frame time is basically the same, the power consumption is 8W lower than the opponent, and the temperature is equal. Basically all the data is within the normal margin of error, and the Core i9-14900K has an extremely small advantage.

The seventh game is The Last of Us Part I.

The Core i9-13900K platform has an average frame rate of 216 FPS, a minimum instantaneous frame rate of 129 FPS, a frame time of 4.5ms, a CPU usage of 43%, a power consumption of 133W, a temperature of 60 degrees, a memory usage of 15.9GB, a GPU usage of 88%, a memory usage of 8.8GB, a power consumption of 219W, and a temperature of 43 degrees.

The Core i9-14900K platform has an average frame rate of 216 FPS, a minimum instantaneous frame rate of 129 FPS, a frame time of 4.3ms, a CPU usage of 42%, a power consumption of 142W, a temperature of 63 degrees, a memory usage of 17.1GB, a GPU usage of 92%, a memory usage of 8.9GB, a power consumption of 220W, and a temperature of 44 degrees.

In this game, the CPU usage of the two platforms is basically equal, the Core i9-14900K platform has 1.2GB higher memory usage than its opponents, GPU usage is 4% higher, and video memory usage is basically equal.

In terms of average frame rate and minimum instantaneous frame rate, the results of the two platforms are completely equal, the frame time gap is also very small, can be ignored, Core i9-14900K power consumption is 9W higher than the opponent, the temperature is 3 degrees higher, overall, this game is a draw.

The eighth game is Starfield.

The Core i9-13900K platform has an average frame rate of 131 FPS, a minimum instantaneous frame rate of 110 FPS, a frame time of 7.4ms, a CPU usage of 48%, a power consumption of 133W, a temperature of 60 degrees, a memory usage of 12.7GB, a GPU usage of 94%, a memory usage of 5.8GB, a power consumption of 226W, and a temperature of 44 degrees.

The Core i9-14900K platform has an average frame rate of 134 FPS, a minimum instantaneous frame rate of 110 FPS, a frame time of 7.3ms, a CPU usage of 49%, a power consumption of 145W, a temperature of 61 degrees, a memory usage of 12.0GB, a GPU usage of 94%, a memory usage of 5.6GB, a power consumption of 231W, and a temperature of 43 degrees.

In this game, the CPU usage of the two platforms is still basically equal, the Core i9-14900K platform uses 0.7GB less memory than the opponent, and the GPU and video memory usage are also basically equal.

In terms of average frame rate, the Core i9-14900K platform is 3 FPS higher than the Core i9-13900K platform, the minimum instantaneous frame rate and frame time are basically the same, the power consumption is 12W higher, the temperature is basically flat, and the overall is also a tie.

Fourth, comparative conclusions

Overall, similar to the previous estimate, compared with the previous generation Core i9-13900K, Core i9-14900K has certain advantages, but it is very weak, basically "perception is not strong", power consumption and temperature are slightly higher.

However, a comparison alone is not enough to make a fair conclusion, and this time the comparison is relatively lightweight, the CPU usage of both processors is not high, and it cannot test and compare the extreme performance, so the follow-up will increase the difficulty, and arrange multiple reviews, please pay attention.