Intel i9-14900KF tops PassMark as fastest single-core CPU
The Intel Core i9-14900KF has claimed the throne as the fastest single-core CPU according to PassMark benchmarks.
Intel's recent Innovation event was a showcase of cutting-edge technology, but notably absent from the discussion was any mention of its upcoming Raptor Lake refresh CPUs. This unexpected omission might be due to the event's focus on new manufacturing nodes, engineering breakthroughs, and the future of computing rather than refreshes. However, it's clear that Intel's 14th Generation CPUs hold promise, with the flagship Core i9-14900KF CPU recently making waves as the fastest single-core CPU ever in the PassMark benchmark.
Intel i9-14900KF tops PassMark as fastest single-core CPU
The Core i9-14900KF's performance in PassMark revealed a 3.5% improvement over its predecessor, the Core i9-13900K. While the core configuration remains unchanged at 24 cores and 32 threads, the boost in performance can be attributed to increased clock speeds. The 14th Gen CPU now reaches a remarkable 11.6GHz, a frequency previously reserved for the exclusive 13900KS, designed for exceptional benchmark performance and showcasing Intel's overclocking prowess.
This achievement is remarkable, considering Intel's dominance in single-core performance in this particular benchmark, with AMD not making an appearance until the 13th spot on the chart, where the Ryzen 9 7950X finally emerges. However, the tables turn in multi-core performance, where the 14900KF slightly trails behind the 13900K and falls short of AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X, the leading multi-core consumer CPU in this test, as highlighted by Videocardz.
Despite Intel's silence about these CPUs during its recent event, leaks suggest they will be unveiled in a few weeks, with an official release expected in October. Whether this release will involve actual products or simply announcements remains to be seen. While these CPUs may not appeal to 13th Gen customers, they could entice those considering an Alder Lake CPU. These processors mark the end of the road for socket LGA 1700 and Intel's monolithic CPU architecture as the company shifts towards disaggregated designs, beginning with Meteor Lake for laptops and Arrow Lake for desktops in the latter part of 2024.
