Intel Core i9-14900K | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-14900K and the Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-14900K 24 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2021. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Core i 14000 (23) | CPU group | Apple A15 (2) |
14 | Generation | 15 |
Raptor Lake S Refresh | Architecture | A15 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-13900K | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-14900K is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (6.00 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) clocks with 3.23 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-14900K | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) |
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 6 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz (6.00 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
A-Core | 3.23 GHz 2x Avalanche |
2.40 GHz (4.40 GHz) 16x Gracemont |
B-Core | 2.02 GHz 4x Blizzard |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i9-14900K | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | Apple A15 (4 GPU Cores) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.34 GHz |
1.65 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
11 | GPU Generation | 12 |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
32 | Compute units | 16 |
256 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | Apple A15 (4 GPU Cores) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 192 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-14900K, while the Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-14900K | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) |
DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
89.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
36.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-14900K has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) is 7.25 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i9-14900K | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7.25 W |
253 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-14900K has 68.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) is at 48.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-14900K | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1700 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.65 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
Apple A15 (4 GPU Cores) @ 1.34 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
38,712 CB R23 MC @ 256 W |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
3.23 GHz |
Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-14900K | Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 13 mini Apple iPhone 13 |