Core i9

Name: Intel Core i9
Brand: Intel
Rating: 59 (5 reviews)

Released Oct 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Mar 27, 2026

Intel Core i9 in the CPUs category. The Intel Core i9 scores 59/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Wepc, Tomshardware, Pugetsystems, and Gamersnexus.

Critic Score

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based on 5 expert reviews

WepcTomshardwarePugetsystemsGamersnexusPcmag

Low confidence · only 5 reviews

Where to buy

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Pros

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Cons

Expensive(4)
Thermal issues under heavy workloads(2)
High power consumption (287w)(2)

5 Expert Reviews

Independent publication12/2024

Independent publicationDec 18, 2024

The Intel Core i9-14900K delivers impressive performance gains over its predecessor while maintaining the same power consumption, making it a worthy investment for enthusiasts despite its high price.

Major publication03/2024

Major publicationMar 14, 2024

Intel's Core i9-14900KS hits record 6.2 GHz but comes with extreme power draw and heat, offering only marginal performance gains over the standard model.

Independent publication03/2024

Independent publicationMar 19, 2024

The Intel Core i9-14900KS offers modest performance improvements over the 14900K but at a significant price premium, making it hard to recommend for most professional content creators.

Independent publication10/2023

Independent publicationOct 18, 2023

The Intel i9-14900K is disappointing with virtually identical performance to its predecessor and extremely high power consumption.

Major publication04/2024

Major publicationApr 10, 2024

Intel's power-hungry, pricey Core i9-14900KS delivers too little extra performance versus its Core i9-14900K kin to merit the extra cash.