Performance comparison: which is faster?
Core i9-14900KS (Intel, 2024) and Core i9-14900K (Intel, 2024) are compared here. Compare not only scores, but also whether the motherboard can be reused and which GPU class is balanced with each CPU.
Overall performance: i9-14900KS is about 3.3% faster
Both use the same LGA1700 socket, so they can be installed on the same motherboard. For games, performance balance with the GPU (guideline CPU:GPU = 0.9:1) matters more than CPU speed alone.
Relative performance score (higher is faster). Actual speed varies by workload, cooling, and memory configuration.
| Item | i9-14900KS | i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 62,000 | 60,000 |
| Generation | 14th Gen | 14th Gen |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Compatible GPU Example | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
| If You Want To... | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Prioritize maximum speed for heavy work or a high-end GPU | i9-14900KS |
| Upgrade while reusing the current motherboard | Either works (same LGA1700 socket) |
| Prioritize value and adequate performance | i9-14900K (the lower model is often sufficient) |
i9-14900KS is about 3.3% higher by score (i9-14900KS: 62000 points / i9-14900K: 60000 points). For gaming, the GPU tier usually matters more than a few percent of CPU difference. For CPU-heavy work such as video editing and streaming, choose the faster CPU.
Both are 14th Gen-generation CPUs.Both use the same LGA1700 socket, so they can be installed on the same motherboard.
Using our CPU:GPU = 0.9:1 guideline, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER pairs well with i9-14900KS and Radeon RX 7900 GRE pairs well with i9-14900K. If either GPU is too strong or too weak, one part holds the other back.
