Intel Desktop Core i9-14900K Processor (up to 6.00 GHz, 36MB, LGA1700) box

The Intel Core™ i9-14900K Processor is a top-tier CPU from Intel’s 14th generation Raptor Lake family, designed for enthusiasts, gamers, and content creators who demand extreme performance. The “K” designation indicates that this processor is unlocked for overclocking, enabling users to extract maximum performance from the chip. The Core i9-14900K is one of the highest-performing processors available, offering excellent multi-core and single-core performance, along with future-proof features like PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 memory support.

Features

• Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0: Boosts specific cores to 6.00 GHz for high single-threaded performance when needed.

• Intel Hyper-Threading Technology: Enabled on P-cores, allowing each P-core to handle two threads, improving multi-threaded performance.

• Intel Thread Director: Dynamically assigns workloads to P-cores and E-cores to optimize performance, power, and efficiency, based on the nature of the task.

• Intel Thermal Velocity Boost: Automatically increases the clock speed beyond the base frequency when thermal conditions permit, further enhancing performance under load.

Specifications 

• Model: Intel Core™ i9-14900K

• Base Clock Speed: 3.20 GHz

• Max Turbo Boost Frequency: Up to 6.00 GHz (under optimal conditions, including thermal and power conditions)

• Cores: 24 cores (8 Performance Cores (P-cores) and 16 Efficient Cores (E-cores))

• Threads: 32 threads (16 threads from P-cores and 16 threads from E-cores)

• Cache: 36 MB Intel Smart Cache

• Socket Type: LGA 1700

• Lithography: 10nm Raptor Lake architecture