Intel 14th Gen Core i9 Processors

The 14th generation Core i9 processors here are Intel's Raptor Lake desktop chips for the LGA1700 socket: the Core i9 14900KS, 14900K, 14900KF, 14900 and 14900F. All five have 24 cores and 32 threads, with boost clocks from 5.8 GHz on the 14900 and 14900F to 6.0 GHz on the 14900K and 14900KF and 6.2 GHz on the 14900KS. Intel covers them with a 3 year warranty.

The K-series chips (14900KS, 14900K, 14900KF) are unlocked for overclocking. They run at 125 W base power (150 W on the KS) with a 253 W maximum turbo and come without a cooler, so plan for a 360 mm liquid cooler or a large tower cooler. The 14900 and 14900F run at 65 W base and 219 W turbo and ship with an Intel cooler. The F suffix means no integrated graphics, so a graphics card is required. The 14900, 14900K and 14900KS have UHD Graphics 770, useful for Quick Sync video encoding.

Frequently asked questions

Which motherboards support 14th gen Core i9? Any LGA1700 board with a 600 or 700 series chipset, though 600 series boards may need a BIOS update first.

What is the difference between the 14900K and 14900KF? Both have 24 cores and a 6.0 GHz boost, but the 14900KF has no integrated graphics and needs a separate graphics card.

Which Core i9 14900 models include a cooler? The 14900 and 14900F come with an Intel cooler. The 14900K, 14900KF and 14900KS do not.