Intel Core i7-875K vs Intel Core i9-14900K

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Core i7-875K compared with Core i9-14900K
IntelCore i7-875KIntelCore i9-14900K
Overview
ReleasedJune 2010October 2023
Cores and clocks
Cores424 (8 performance, 16 efficiency) (better)
Threads832 (better)
Base clock2.93 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock3.6 GHz6 GHz (better)
L3 cache8 MB36 MB (better)
CoresFour cores and eight threads with Hyper-Threading; unlocked multiplier confirmed in both exact reviews.8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores, with Hyper-Threading; codename Raptor Lake
Clocks2.93 GHz base and up to 3.60 GHz Turbo Boost. Intel’s exact comparison chart gives Q2 2010. The 28 May review/announcement precedes the June retail availability documented by AKIBA PC Hotline; month precision is retained because a maker-confirmed first-sale day was not found.P-core base 3.2 GHz, max turbo 5.6 GHz; E-core base 2.4 GHz, max turbo 4.4 GHz; Turbo Boost Max 3.0 5.8 GHz; Thermal Velocity Boost 6 GHz
Cache8 MB shared L3 cache.36 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3); 32 MB L2
Graphics and AI
Built-in graphicsNoYes
GraphicsIntel’s exact-model chart lists no processor graphics.Intel UHD Graphics 770, 32 execution units, up to 1.65 GHz; outputs eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1; up to 4 displays
Platform
SocketLGA1156LGA1700
Base power95 W125 W
Maximum power–253 W
UnlockedYesYes
Cooler in the boxNo–
Memory supportDDR3-1333 rated maximum in Intel’s exact chart; two-channel memory confirmed by bit-tech’s exact review.Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s or up to DDR4 3200 MT/s; 2 channels, up to 192 GB; ECC supported
PCIe16 PCIe 2.0 lanes in PC Perspective’s exact-model review introduction.PCIe 5.0 and 4.0; 20 lanes (Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4); DMI 4.0 x8
Chipsets–Intel 600 and 700 series
Process45 nm; Lynnfield.Intel 7
CoolerThe exact Newegg listing and contemporary AKIBA PC Hotline retail report confirm that the boxed model has no cooler.max operating temperature 100 °C; thermal specification PCG 2020A

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