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Core i9-14901E
8 cores · 16 threads · up to 5.6 GHz on 1700.
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Cores
8
Threads
16
Boost
5.6 GHz
L3 cache
36 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming18
Productivity17
Single-core19
Multi-core33
Power efficiency15
Lab scores
Performance score18
Cores8
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)5.6 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p40 fps
1440p32 fps
4K22 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake-R
- Process node
- 10 nm
- Socket
- 1700
- Release year
- 2024
- Total cores
- 8
- Threads
- 16
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.8 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.6 GHz
- L1 cache
- 640 KB
- L2 cache
- 16 MB
- L3 cache
- 36 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the raw speed for heavy tasks and how cool it runs for a flagship chip. The common complaint is the high price and that it needs a strong cooler to stay quiet under full load.
Pros
- Sips power, stays whisper quiet
- Handles heavy multitasking with ease
- Gets work done without breaking a sweat
- Fits older boards, saves you money
Cons
- Only works with expensive DDR5 memory
- Limited to Windows 11 or Linux
- No integrated graphics for troubleshooting
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i9-14901E
An Intel LGA1700 desktop CPU with 65W power draw and Raptor Lake-R architecture, notable for odd core-count and thread-count choices.
Get it if you need a power-efficient, modern high-core-count CPU for a quiet productivity workstation on a tight budget. Skip it if you want top-tier gaming performance or any overclocking headroom.
Buy it if…
- You need maximum single-core speed for pro apps like CAD or audio production.
- You're building a stable workstation but can't afford the top-tier power bills.
- You want a fast, cool-running office PC that handles heavy multitasking without fuss.
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