Intel Core i9-14900K

Brand
Intel
Model
Intel Core i9-14900K
$433–$479estimated range · from catalog price Jun 21, 2026

Intel Core i9-14900K (14th Gen, 24C/32T, up to 6.0 GHz) is an unlocked LGA1700 CPU for 600/700-series boards, ideal for 1440p/4K gaming and pro creation.

Compute rankTop 3% of CPUs
TierEnthusiast?GixCore tierWhat a part was built to do — not what it costs.EntryBudgetMainstreamHigh endEnthusiastFlagship A part can be cheap because it is an ageing flagship, or because it is a current entry-level model. The tier tells you which.
ReleasedOct 2023
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Cores24
Threads32
SocketFCLGA1700
MemoryDDR4 / DDR5
Base clock3.20 GHz
Boost clock6 GHz
TDP125 W
Cache36 MB
GixCore Editorial

Product overview

Intel’s Core i9-14900K arrived on October 17, 2023 as part of the 14th Gen Core desktop family (products formerly Raptor Lake) built on Intel 7. It drops into the LGA1700 platform and remains compatible with 600‑ and 700‑series motherboards (often via BIOS update), while supporting both DDR5 and DDR4 memory. An enthusiast‑tier, unlocked chip, it exists to push high-end gaming and creation without forcing a new platform. The 24‑core/32‑thread hybrid design (8P+16E) runs at 3.2 GHz base with boosts up to 6.0 GHz, includes UHD 770 integrated graphics for display/Quick Sync needs, and offers PCIe 5.0/4.0 connectivity. Best for 1440p/4K gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, and heavy productivity. Unique note: peaks to 6.0 GHz via Intel Thermal Velocity Boost.

Best for
  • 1440p gaming
  • 4K gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • 3D rendering
  • office/productivity
Official product specifications

Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Cores24
Higher than 97% of CPUs
Threads32
Higher than 97% of CPUs
Boost clock6 GHZ
Higher than 98% of CPUs
RAM speed5600 MT/s
Higher than 97% of CPUs
Cores
24
Threads
32
Socket
FCLGA1700
Memory
DDR4, DDR5
Base clock
3.2 GHZ
Boost clock
6 GHZ
TDP
125 W
Cache
36 MB
Generation
14th
Bus Speed
16 GT/s
Max Memory Size
192 GB
ECC Support
No
Hyper Threading
Yes
Turbo Boost
Yes
Chipset
Intel 600, 700 series
Ram Speed
5600 MT/s
Pairing fit

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Budget pairings4 lower-tier compatible options
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Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class.

Budget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options