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Core i9-14900F

24 cores · 32 threads · up to 5.6 GHz on FCLGA1700.

3.8 · 23 votes

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Cores
24
Threads
32
Boost
5.6 GHz
L3 cache
36 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming29
Productivity29
Single-core29
Multi-core100
Power efficiency24

Lab scores

Performance score28
Cores24
Threads32
Boost clock (GHz)5.6 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p64 fps
1440p51 fps
4K35 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Architecture
Raptor Lake-R
Process node
Intel 7 nm
Socket
FCLGA1700
Release year
2024
Total cores
24
Threads
32
Clocks & cache
Base clock
2.0 GHz
Boost clock
5.6 GHz
L1 cache
1920 KB
L2 cache
48 MB
L3 cache
36 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR5-5600
Max capacity
192 GB
Channels
2
Max bandwidth
89.6 GB/s
Base power (TDP)
65W
Max temperature
100°C
PCIe
PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Launch price
$524
Technologies
Instruction sets
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions
AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

People love the raw speed for gaming and heavy multitasking. The usual gripe is that it runs hot and needs a serious cooler to stay happy.

Pros
  • Plays demanding games without breaking a sweat
  • Stays frosty even under all-day loads
  • Zips through video exports and multitasking
  • Slips into existing LGA1700 boards easily
Cons
  • No overclocking support at all
  • Lacks integrated graphics entirely
  • High power draw under full load
Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i9-14900F

Intel Core i9-14900F is a high-core-count desktop chip that runs cool and power-efficient, but is locked from overclocking and uses an older socket.

Get it if you want a fast, cool-running desktop CPU for gaming or heavy multitasking without needing a high-end cooler. Skip it if you do video editing or 3D rendering that benefits from an unlocked chip or integrated graphics.

Buy it if…

  • You want top-tier gaming without overclocking fuss.
  • You build a workstation needing heavy multi-core work.
  • You need a very efficient CPU for a high-end office rig.
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