Is the Intel Core i9 14900HX CPU Good For Audio Production?

In this article, we’ll discuss if the the Intel 14900HX CPU Good For Audio Production.

The Intel 14900HX is Intel’s 14th-generation CPU entry in their mobile line of CPUs.

It features 24 processing cores, 8 of which are performance cores, and 16 of which are efficiency cores, and 32 total threads.

Its max turbo frequency is 5.8GHz on performance cores, and 4.1GHz on efficiency cores, and supports up to 192GB of RAM, as well as Intel UHD graphics onboard.

You may view all specs for this CPU on Intel’s website.

Is the Intel Core i9 14900HX CPU Good For Audio Production- Audio DSP Benchmarks

In testing if the Intel 14900HX CPU Good For Audio Production,  we utilize our standard benchmarking procedures for DPC latency testing and overall performance using DAWbench from DAWbench.com.

Our findings show that the Intel Core i9 14900HX CPU is more than capable for heavy audio and video production workflows, with high plugin counts being achieved at both low buffer sizes and high sample rates.

In this screenshot, we can see that we’ve instantiated 300 Reaxcomp multiband compressors in a REAPER DAWbench session running at 44.1KHz with a 32-sample buffer set, and we’re reporting 85% CPU usage without audio clipping.

In this screenshot, we can see that we’ve instantiated 300 Reaxcomp multiband compressors in a REAPER DAWbench session running at 96KHz with a 32-sample buffer set, and we’re reporting 90.2% CPU usage without audio clipping.

Is the Intel Core i9 14900HX CPU Good For Audio Production – Virtual Instrument Benchmarks

In our tests, the Intel Core i9 14900HX CPU shows that its is more than capable for virtual instrument workflows as well, with high plugin counts at different sample rate settings.

In this screenshot, we can see the Intel Core i9 14900HX CPU running a REAPER DAWbench test session for virtual instrument processing at 44.1KHz, 32 buffer, and achieving up to a Poly 1280 value. Virtual instrument benchmarking is rated on a scale of voice polyphony.  With a higher buffer size set, we are able to achieve a voice polyphony of 9600 voices:

These tests show that the Intel Core i9 14900HX CPU is very capable with audio DSP and virtual instrument workflows.

You may visit our Pro Audio Benchmarks page in order to view full  benchmarks for this CPU with DPC latency testing.

Is the Intel Core i9 14900HX CPU Good For Audio Production – Video Processing

When testing a CPU’s video processing capabilities, Cinebench is an industry-standard application for such tests, allowing us to test a GPU and CPU for video processing capabilities. Our tests for these purposes focuses on the CPU’s reported results.

The Intel Core i9 14900HX CPU is highly-rated in Cinebench for video processing:

While video processing, like audio DSP, has many factors which make it impossible to gauge a CPU’s capabilities for specific workflows, these general tests allow us to showcase the power of this CPU.

Is the Intel Core i9 14900HX CPU Good For Audio Production – Passmark Score

The Intel Core i9 14900HX CPU achieves a Passmark score of 9126 points when configured in our Rok Box MC Mobile X pro audio PC:

We can also see that the CPU vastly outperforms its 12th-generation predecessor in the above image.

Is the Intel Core i9 14900HX CPU Good For Audio Production – Conclusion

In conclusion, yes, the Intel Core i9 14900HX CPU is more than capable for audio production, with an ability to hit lower buffer size settings, higher sample rates, and high plugin counts and voice polyphony.

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Thanks for reading and until next time, happy music making to you.