Intel Core i9-14900K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
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We compared two CPUs: the Intel Core i9-14900K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. The Intel Core i9-14900K features 24 cores and 32 threads with a maximum clock speed of 6.0 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has 18 cores and 18 threads with a maximum clock speed of 5.3 GHz. Let's see which CPU performs better in terms of benchmarks and specifications.
Key Advantages
Top Reasons to Choose the Intel Core i9-14900K
- 20% larger L3 cache (36 MB vs 30MB)
- 13% higher CPU boost clock (6.0 GHz vs 5.3 GHz)
- 33% more cores (24 cores vs 18 cores)
Top Reasons to Choose the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- 21% higher iGPU frequency (2.0 GHz vs 1.65 GHz)
- Released about 2 years and 1 month later
- 29% higher memory bandwidth (115.2 GB/s vs 89.6 GB/s)
Overall Score
| Single-Core Score |
93
|
92
|
| Multi-Core Score |
94
|
91
|
| Total Score |
93
|
91
|
Geekbench 6 Score
Single-Core
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus +1%
Intel Core i9-14900K
3,120
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
3,159
Multi-Core
Intel Core i9-14900K +1%
Intel Core i9-14900K
21,628
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
21,498
| Single-Core | 3,120 | 3,159 |
| Multi-Core | 21,628 | 21,498 |
Cinebench R23 Score
Single-Core
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus +41%
Intel Core i9-14900K
2,298
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
3,231
Multi-Core
Intel Core i9-14900K +92%
Intel Core i9-14900K
40,456
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
21,073
| Single-Core | 2,298 | 3,231 |
| Multi-Core | 40,456 | 21,073 |
General Info
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Launch Date | Q1 2024 | March 2026 |
| Generation | 14th Gen Core | Series 2 |
| Codename | Raptor Lake Refresh | Arrow Lake |
| Type | Desktop Processor | Desktop Processor |
| Class | High-end | Mid-range |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Architecture | Raptor Cove (P-cores) + Gracemont (E-cores) | - |
| Lithography | 10 | 3 nm |
CPU
| Total Cores | 24 | 18 |
| Total Threads | 32 | 18 |
| Performance Cores | 8 | 6 |
| Performance Threads | 16 | 6 |
| Efficient Cores | 16 | 12 |
| Efficient Threads | 16 | 12 |
| P-Core Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| P-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 6.0 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| E-Core Base Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| E-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB per P-core, 64 KB per E-core | - |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB | 30MB |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB Intel Smart Cache | 30MB (Shared) |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 (JEDEC) | DDR5-7200 |
| Max Memory Size | 192 GB | 256 GB |
| Max Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | No | Yes |
GPU
| Integrated GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Arc iGPU |
| GPU Base Frequency | 300 MHz | 300 MHz |
| GPU Max Frequency | 1.65 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
| Max Resolution HDMI | 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz | 4k @ 60Hz, 8k @ 60Hz |
| Max Resolution DP | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz | 8k @ 60Hz |
| 4K Support | true | Yes |
CPU Technologies
| Virtualization | - | Supported |
| Multithreading (SMT) | - | Supported |
| AES Encryption | - | Supported |
| AVX / AVX2 | - | Supported |
Power & I/O
| Socket | FCLGA1700 | FCLGA1851 |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 | 5.0, 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24 |
| Base TDP (PL1) | 125W | 125W |
| Max Turbo Power (PL2) | 253 W | 159W |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 105°C |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 | x86-64 |