Core i9-14900K

Released October 2023

Intel's 14th-generation flagship desktop processor for LGA1700, with 24 cores and up to 6 GHz.

Model history · 3 models, 2021–2023

2021Core i9-12900K Compare
2022Core i9-13900K Compare
2023Core i9-14900K

Cores: 24/32
Boost: 6 GHz
L3: 36 MB
Power: 125 W
Socket: LGA1700

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What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it performs strongly in single- and multi-threaded work and games, and works in existing 600- and 700-series motherboards. They also agree it is barely faster than the Core i9-13900K it replaced, needs a large cooler and a lot of power, and PC Gamer noted that AMD's 3D V-Cache chips still beat it in some games.

From tomshardware.com, pcgamer.com and club386.com

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 24 (8 performance, 16 efficiency)
Threads: 32
Base clock: 3.2 GHz
Boost clock: 6 GHz
L3 cache: 36 MB
Cores: 8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores, with Hyper-Threading; codename Raptor Lake
Clocks: 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
Cache: 36 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3); 32 MB L2

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics: Yes
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

Socket: LGA1700
Base power: 125 W
Maximum power: 253 W
Unlocked: Yes
Memory support: Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s or up to DDR4 3200 MT/s; 2 channels, up to 192 GB; ECC supported
PCIe: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0; 20 lanes (Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4); DMI 4.0 x8
Chipsets: Intel 600 and 700 series
Process: Intel 7
Cooler: max operating temperature 100 °C; thermal specification PCG 2020A

Pros and cons

Pros

Up to 6 GHz Max Turbo Frequency
24 cores (8 Performance, 16 Efficient) and 32 threads
Works with DDR4 or DDR5 and 600 and 700 series boards

Cons

253 W Maximum Turbo Power
PCIe 5.0 only for the graphics slot; 20 CPU lanes
Last generation on the LGA1700 socket

Closest rivals

Model	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
IntelCore i9-13900KS	24/32	6 GHz	36 MB	150 W	LGA1700	Jan 2023
IntelCore i9-13900K	24/32	5.8 GHz	36 MB	125 W	LGA1700	Oct 2022
IntelCore Ultra 9 285K	24/24	5.7 GHz	36 MB	125 W	LGA1851	Oct 2024

Previous model: Core i9-13900K. Newer model: Core Ultra 9 285K.

Sources

Photo: Intel Corporation; official Core i9-14900K packaging showing premium box at left and standard box at right.

Intel Core i9, i7 and i5 14th-generation desktop processor packaging lineup: Intel Corporation; 14th-generation desktop processor packaging lineup

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