Intel Core i9 14900KF 24-core LGA1700
The 24-core hybrid architecture with a 6.0GHz boost clock delivers a PassMark multi-core score of 58,345, making it a top-tier choice for heavily threaded workloads. Its unlocked multiplier and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on existing LGA1700 boards provide a flexible upgrade path without forcing a platform switch. This processor is best for 3D rendering artists and AI/LLM developers who need maximum core throughput and do not require integrated graphics.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong single thread (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong multi thread (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong ai (94th percentile) 94th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 37 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 |
| Model | 14900KF |
| Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Class | desktop |
| Process | 7 |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 24 |
| P-cores | 8 |
| E-cores | 16 |
| Threads | 32 |
| Base Clock | 3200 |
| Boost Clock | 6000 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 32 |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 58146 |
| PassMark Single | 4689 |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | 5600 |
| Channels | 2 |
| Max Memory | 192 |
| ECC | Yes |
Platform & Power
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| PCIe | 5 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 |
| TDP | 125 |
| Max Turbo Power | 253 |
| Unlocked | Yes |
Graphics & AI
| Integrated Graphics | None |
vs Competition
| Spec | Intel Core i9 14900KF | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor | G.Skill Trident Z Neo | D&H Core i9 BX80673I99940X | Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 8 | 24 | 6 | 14 | 6 |
| Threads | 32 | 16 | 48 | 12 | 28 | 12 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 6000 | 5200 | 4000 | 4200 | 4400 | 4000 |
| L3 Cache Mb | 36 | 96 | 128 | 32 | 19.25 | 8 |
| Tdp W | 125 | 120 | 200 | 65 | 165 | 15 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 | AMD Socket SP3 | AMD Socket AM4 | LGA2066 | AM4 |
| Integrated Graphics | None | AMD Radeon Graphics | - | - | - | AMD Integrated Graphics |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | User Sentiment | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9 14900KF | 93.8 | 93.3 | 93.3 | 2.2 | 95 | 94.9 | 76.5 | 97.9 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Compare | 91.3 | 98.5 | 95.1 | 92.6 | 87.7 | 90 | 96.5 | 95.7 |
| CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor Compare | 94.8 | 77 | 84.1 | 0 | 83.9 | 94.5 | 36.3 | 80.2 |
| G.Skill Trident Z Neo Compare | 72.6 | 87.1 | 78.3 | 0 | 83.1 | 73.6 | 0 | 72.5 |
| D&H Core i9 BX80673I99940X Compare | 87.4 | 62.5 | 77.1 | 0 | 72.2 | 84.7 | 73.7 | 73.9 |
| Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: Compare | 64.1 | 54.7 | 57 | 0 | 99.3 | 64.9 | 9.1 | 66.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Memory Express 1 offer From CA$680
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Price History
Usage Scores
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