Intel Core i9 14900KF 24-core LGA1700
Intel
84 Overall Score
vs
D&H BX80673I99940X
D&H
65 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 14900KF 24-core LGA1700
45 out of 100 high confidence 45 reviews
The Intel Core i9-14900KF is a powerful processor that delivers excellent performance, especially for gaming and multitasking, but it is plagued by serious stability issues. Many users report BSODs, crashes, and overheating after a few weeks of use, with some experiencing multiple faulty units. While some praise its speed and overclocking potential, others warn that it must be tuned or run with Intel Default Settings to avoid problems. The overall sentiment is mixed, with a significant number of negative reviews due to reliability concerns.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Great for gaming and multitasking
- Overclocking potential
- Good for heavy workloads
- Works well with RTX 4090
Cons
- Frequent BSODs and crashes
- Overheating issues
- Requires tuning or default settings
- Defective units reported
- High power consumption
Stability 15
Performance 12
Overheating 8
Overclocking 7
Value for money 5
Power consumption 4
D&H BX80673I99940X
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Budget
Ai Llm
Gaming
Efficiency
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 14900KF | D&H BX80673I99940X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Core i9 |
| Model | 14900KF | 9940X |
| Codename | Raptor Lake | Skylake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 14 |
| P-cores | 8★ | — |
| E-cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | 32★ | 28 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 32★ | 14 |
| L3 Cache | 36★ | 19.25 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 4★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | — |
| TDP | 125★ | 165 |
| Max Turbo Power | 253★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 14900KF 24-core LGA1700
- Strong single thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong multi thread (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ai (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
D&H BX80673I99940X
- Strong ai (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong multi thread (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong platform (77th percentile)
- Strong single thread (74th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i9 14900KF 24-core LGA17000.123score per dollar
vs
D&H BX80673I99940X0.018score per dollar
Intel Core i9 14900KF 24-core LGA1700 offers 6.8x better value for money
Intel Core i9 14900KF 24-core LGA1700
D&H BX80673I99940X
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 14900KF
Scores 84 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.
