CPU · Desktop · Intel
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C/32T · 125 W · Launched Oct 2023CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
74.3
1.49× reflow conf.
CPU multi-thread
112
2.24× ref
CPU single-thread
59.1
1.18× ref
CPU gaming
57.7
1.15× reflow conf.
CPU creative apps
68.0
1.36× ref
Street price
$500
496 €
CPU overall per $100
14.9
TDP
125 W
CPU overall per watt
0.59
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 15.7k | – | points | 1 avg. | 105 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 518 | 480–553 | samples/min | 154 runs | 133 | 11 Nov 2025 – 2 Jul 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 531 | 484–602 | samples/min | 178 runs | 126 | 11 Mar 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase multi-core rating | 2026 | 47.6 | – | percent | 1 avg. | 110 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 13.6k | 3,303–20.3k | points | 189 runs | 59.1 | 29 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 21.9k | 17.8k–25.3k | points | 156 runs | 90.0 | 18 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 145.2k | – | MIPS | 4 avg. | 112 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 2,147 | – | points | 4 avg. | 127 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2026 | 9,037 | – | points | 1 avg. | 134 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 6,103 | – | points | 2 avg. | 121 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 15.5k | – | points | 1 avg. | 132 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 39.4k | – | points | 2 avg. | 129 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 41.0 | – | fps | 4 avg. | 114 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| FFmpeg build | 7.0 | 29.0 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 20 avg. | 111 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| C-Ray (4K, 16 rays/px) | 2.0 | 110 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 19 avg. | 119 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 58.2k | – | points | 14025 avg. | 112 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware multi-threaded apps | 2026 | 80.7 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 118 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 35.3k | – | vsamples | 240 avg. | 128 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU single-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (single thread) | 1 | 1,229 | – | points | 1 avg. | 56.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| ComputerBase single-core rating | 2026 | 658 | – | points | 1 avg. | 59.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| CPU-Z single-thread | 2017.1 | 917 | – | points | 1 avg. | 61.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 3,024 | 2,774–3,224 | points | 155 runs | 64.7 | 30 Sept 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 2,750 | 2,560–2,911 | points | 150 runs | 61.2 | 18 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 7,932 | – | MIPS | 4 avg. | 56.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 137 | – | points | 4 avg. | 58.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2026 | 560 | – | points | 1 avg. | 59.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 325 | – | points | 2 avg. | 55.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 900 | – | points | 1 avg. | 60.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 2,263 | – | points | 2 avg. | 58.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 4,689 | – | points | 14025 avg. | 56.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware single-threaded apps | 2026 | 95.4 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 60.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU gaming, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComputerBase CPU gaming rating (720p) | 2026 | 144 | – | fps | 1 avg. | 57.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tom's Hardware CPU gaming (1080p) | 2026 | 78.2 | – | % of fastest | 1 avg. | 58.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU creative apps, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Bench for After Effects | After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 | 12.8k | – | points | 106 avg. | 71.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Lightroom Classic | Lightroom Classic 15.2-15.6 | PB for LrC 1.0-1.1 | 11.9k | – | points | 28 avg. | 71.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 9,916 | – | points | 1859 avg. | 55.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 27.6-27.11 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 11.8k | – | points | 24 avg. | 53.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 13.0k | – | points | 1488 avg. | 77.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 126.3k | – | points | 155 avg. | 71.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 18.6-19.1 | PB for DR 1.0-1.2 | 10.4k | – | points | 203 avg. | 71.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 114.1k | – | points | 78 avg. | 69.9 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
monthly
CPU single-thread index
monthly
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 6
points, monthly
Geekbench Single-Core 6
points, monthly
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data332 runs2 Nov 2026ComputerBase3 averages6 Nov 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser650 runs5 Nov 2026Tom's Hardware4 averages6 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)13 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking2 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026PCPartPicker2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench8 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026