Intel Core i9

Core i9

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

59

based on 5 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 5 reviews

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Pros

No pros extracted yet

Cons

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

5 Publication Reviews

80

Independent publication12/2024

Independent publicationDec 18, 2024

AI summary of this review

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.

Score estimated from the review text

75

Major publication03/2024

Major publicationMar 14, 2024

AI summary of this review

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.

Score estimated from the review text

72

Independent publication03/2024

Independent publicationMar 19, 2024

AI summary of this review

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.

Score estimated from the review text

45

Independent publication10/2023

Independent publicationOct 18, 2023

AI summary of this review

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

Score estimated from the review text

25

Major publication04/2024

Major publicationApr 10, 2024

AI summary of this review

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

Score estimated from the review text

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