Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs, such as the Core i9-14900KF, are making their mark in Geekbench 6 benchmarks, showcasing impressive performance.
These benchmarks shed light on the capabilities of the Core i9-14900KF, which lacks an integrated GPU but packs a punch in processing power. This CPU shares an architecture resembling the Core i9-13900K, consisting of 24 cores and 32 threads in an 8P+16E configuration. This denotes eight P-cores coupled with 16 E-cores. Preliminary data indicates a possible 200 MHz increase in clock speed for the P-cores over the Core i9-13900K, a detail supported by recent benchmarks.
Although preliminary specifications suggest the Core i9-14900KF might match the performance of the Core i9-13900KS special edition, it's prudent to interpret these with discretion, given the limited available data. Moreover, the system specifications for the Core i9-14900K might vary, influencing the outcomes.
Core i9-14900K / KF Specifications (Price Unconfirmed):
- Cores / Threads (P+E): 24 / 32 (8+16)
- P-Core Base / Boost Clock (GHz): 3.2 / 6.0
- E-Core Base / Boost Clock (GHz): Unknown / 4.4
- L3 Cache (MB): 36
- PBP / MTP (W): 125 / Unknown
- Memory: Unknown
Core i9-13900KS Specifications ($699):
- Cores / Threads (P+E): 24 / 32 (8+16)
- P-Core Base / Boost Clock (GHz): 3.2 / 6.0
- E-Core Base / Boost Clock (GHz): 2.4 / 4.3
- L3 Cache (MB): 36
- PBP / MTP (W): 150 / 253
- Memory: DDR4-3200 / DDR5-5600
Ryzen 7950X3D Specifications ($699):
- Cores / Threads: 16 / 32
- Base / Boost Clock (GHz): 4.2 / 5.7
- L3 Cache (MB): 128
- PBP / MTP (W): 120 / 162
- Memory: DDR4-3600 / DDR5-5200
The Core i9-14900KF reveals a single-core performance increase of 8.3% over the Core i9-13900KS and an enhancement of roughly 13% over the Core i9-13900K. For multi-core, it exceeds the Core i9-13900KS by 6.3% and the Core i9-13900K by 15%. Notably, the Core i9-14900KF also surpasses the Ryzen 9 7950X3D in Geekbench 6 with 15.3% higher single-core and 17.2% higher multi-core results. Though Geekbench 6 offers a preliminary glimpse into CPU performance, it's recommended to consult official reviews for a complete evaluation.
According to unofficial sources, Intel is anticipated to introduce the Raptor Lake Refresh series on October 17, starting with the K-series SKUs. Potential shifts in pricing for the Raptor Lake Refresh series might pose a hurdle, especially considering an impending platform transition.
Intel's Core i9-14900KF Outperforms Ryzen 9 7950X3D in Geekbench 6 Benchmark
