Up to 6.0 GHz Max Turbo Frequency
The Core i9-14900K can boost up to 6.0 GHz out of the box for high-frequency desktop processing.
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The absolute peak of 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh, capable of hitting 6.0GHz out of the box.

The Core i9-14900K can boost up to 6.0 GHz out of the box for high-frequency desktop processing.
A 24-core, 32-thread design provides substantial processing resources for demanding PC workloads.
LGA1700 compatibility includes support for Intel 600- and 700-series chipset motherboards, PCIe 5.0/4.0, and DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 memory.
The Intel Core i9-14900K is a 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh desktop CPU for the LGA1700 socket, featuring 24 cores, 32 threads, up to 6.0 GHz max turbo frequency, Intel UHD Graphics 770, PCIe 5.0/4.0 support, and DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 memory support.
The processor is essentially a slightly faster, hotter, and more power-hungry version of the 13900K, offering no major improvements and not worth upgrading to if you can find the 13900K for less.
While it provides great performance for creative tasks, the 14900K is hard to recommend due to minimal performance gains over the previous generation, high power consumption, excessive heat, and better gaming alternatives from AMD.
The 14900K is considered a disappointing, lackluster release with minimal performance changes from its predecessor, and consumers are advised to purchase whichever chip, 13900K or 14900K, is cheaper.
The 14900K is described as an extremely powerful titan of a CPU that is ideal for users who need top-tier performance for gaming, editing, and streaming, provided they have the budget and compatible hardware.
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| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Intel 14th Gen Core (Raptor Lake Refresh) | |
| Base Clock | 3.2 | |
| Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz | GHz |
| Cache L3 | 36 | |
| Cache Size | 36 MB | MB |
| Capacity | 192 | |
| Compatibility | ['LGA1700 (FCLGA1700)', 'Intel 600-series and 700-series chipset motherboards (BIOS update may be required for some older 600-series)', 'DDR5 up to 5600 MT/s / DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s', 'PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 (up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4)'] | |
| Component Type | CPU | |
| Core Count | 24 cores | cores |
| Cpu Cooler Included | False | |
| Cpu Microarchitecture Generation | Intel 14th Gen Core (Raptor Lake Refresh) | |
| Cpu Socket | FCLGA1700 (LGA1700) | |
| Dimensions | ['45.0 mm x 37.5 mm'] | |
| Form Factor | LGA (FCLGA1700) desktop processor | |
| Included Cooler | No | |
| Integrated Gpu Model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | |
| Interface Standard | ['LGA1700 (FCLGA1700) socket', 'PCI Express 5.0 / 4.0', 'DMI 4.0'] | |
| Launch Date | Q4'23 | |
| Manufacturer | Intel | |
| Manufacturing Process | Intel 7 | |
| Max Boost Clock | 6 | |
| Max Boost Clock Speed | 6 GHz | GHz |
| Max Memory Speed | 5600 | |
| Max Turbo Power | 253 | |
| Memory Channels | 2 | |
| Memory Support | DDR5-5600 MT/s and DDR4-3200 MT/s | |
| Memory Type Support | 735858547436 | |
| Overclocking Support | Yes | |
| Pcie Lane Count | 20 | |
| Pcie Version | PCIe 5.0 | |
| Pci Express Version | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 | |
| Performance Spec | ['Max Turbo Frequency up to 6.00 GHz', 'Processor Base Power 125 W', 'Maximum Turbo Power 253 W', 'Intel Smart Cache 36 MB', 'Processor base frequency: 3.2 GHz (P-cores) and 2.4 GHz (E-cores)', 'Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770 (up to 1.65 GHz dynamic)'] | |
| Power Requirements | 253 | |
| Process Node | Intel 7 | |
| Socket | LGA1700 | |
| Tdp Processor Base Power | 125 | |
| Thermal Design | ['Processor Base Power (TDP) 125 W', 'Maximum Turbo Power 253 W', 'TJUNCTION 100 °C', 'Thermal solution specification: PCG 2020A'] | |
| Thermal Design Power | 125 W | W |
| Thread Count | 32 threads | threads |
| Unlocked Multiplier Overclocking | True | |
| Warranty Period | 36 |

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