Intel i9-14900K

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.

Performance More powerful than 96% of CPUs

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Cores24
Threads32
Base clock3.20 GHz
Boost clock6 GHz
SocketFCLGA1700
MemoryDDR4
TDP125 W
Cache36 MB Intel Smart Cache
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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.

TierenthusiastReleased2023-10-17
Best for
  • 1440p gaming
  • 4K gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • 3D rendering
  • office/productivity
Official product specifications

Product highlights

  • Game without compromise. Play harder and work smarter with Intel Core 14th Gen processors
  • 24 cores (8 P-cores plus 16 E-cores) and 32 threads. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 included
  • Leading max clock speed of up to 6.0 GHz gives you smoother game play, higher frame rates, and rapid responsiveness
  • Compatible with Intel 600-series (with potential BIOS update) or 700-series chipset-based motherboards
  • DDR4 and DDR5 platform support cuts your load times and gives you the space to run the most demanding games

Specifications

Cores
24
Threads
32
Base clock
3.2 GHZ
Boost clock
6 GHZ
Socket
FCLGA1700
Memory
DDR4, DDR5
TDP
125 W
Cache
36 MB Intel Smart Cache
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

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