Intel Core i9-14900KF vs Apple M4

The Intel Core i9-14900KF (Raptor Lake S Refresh, 2023) is a high-end desktop processor for demanding users and gamers.

The Apple M4 (M4 architecture, 2024) is an SoC for mobile Apple devices, optimized for performance efficiency and creativity.

The 14900KF is manufactured using a 10 nm process: 24 cores (8 P-cores, 16 E-cores), 32 threads, 32 MB L2 cache, 36 MB L3 cache, PCIe 5.0. The M4 uses a 3 nm process: 10 CPU cores (4 P-cores, 6 E-cores), 10-core GPU, 20 MB L2 cache, 120 GB/s memory bandwidth, PCIe 4.0. In single-core operation, the Apple M4 shows higher performance.

The Intel Core i9-14900KF is significantly superior in multi-core operation thanks to its core count, ideal for computationally intensive tasks. For gaming, the Intel Core i9-14900KF clearly has the advantage, optimized for discrete high-end graphics cards via PCIe 5.0.

The Apple M4 offers strong integrated graphics performance, but is unsuitable for demanding PC games. The 14900KF has a high TDP and requires strong cooling. The M4 is characterized by exceptional energy efficiency, leading to low power consumption and long battery life in mobile devices.

The Intel Core i9-14900KF is available as a high-end individual component. The Apple M4 is part of Apple devices; its value is assessed in the context of the overall system and its mobility.