The Intel Core i9-14900KF is a high-end desktop processor built for serious gamers and content creators who demand maximum performance. With 24 cores split between 8 performance cores and 16 efficiency cores, this unlocked CPU tackles everything from competitive gaming at high refresh rates to heavy multithreaded workloads like video editing and 3D rendering. The KF designation means you will need a dedicated graphics card, making this ideal for enthusiast builds with discrete GPUs. This processor runs at a base frequency of 3.2GHz on the performance cores and boosts up to 5.6GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency reaching 6GHz thanks to Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Adaptive Boost Technology. The 36MB of Intel Smart Cache helps keep data close to the cores for faster processing, while 32 threads allow smooth multitasking across demanding applications. With a base power of 125W and maximum turbo power of 253W, this chip delivers flagship performance when you need it most. The i9-14900KF fits LGA1700 sockets and works with Intel 600 and 700 series motherboards including Z690, Z790, B760, and B660 chipsets. No cooler is included in the retail box, so you will need to purchase a high-performance tower or AIO liquid cooler separately to handle the thermal output. This processor has no integrated graphics, so a dedicated graphics card is required for display output. The unlocked multiplier allows experienced users to overclock for even higher performance when paired with a Z-series motherboard and adequate cooling. Processor Processor manufacturer Intel Processor family Intel® Core™ i9 Processor generation Intel® Core™ i9 (14th gen) Processor model i9-14900KF Processor cores 24 Processor socket LGA 1700 Cooler included No Processor threads 32 Processor operating modes 64-bit Performance cores 8 Efficient cores 16 Processor boost frequency 6 GHz Performance-core boost frequency 5.6 GHz Performance-core base frequency 3.2 GHz Efficient-core boost frequency 4.4 GHz Efficient-core base frequency 2.4 GHz Processor cache 36 MB Processor cache type Smart Cache Maximum turbo power 253 W Processor base power 125 W Stepping B0 Maximum number of DMI lanes 8 Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) 89.6 GB/s Processor codename Raptor Lake Processor ARK ID 236787 Memory Maximum internal memory supported by processor 192 GB Memory types supported by processor DDR4-SDRAM, DDR5-SDRAM Memory channels Dual-channel Non-ECC Yes Memory bandwidth (max) 89.6 GB/s Graphics Discrete graphics card No On-board graphics card No On-board graphics card model Not available Discrete graphics card model Not available Features Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes Idle States Yes Execute Disable Bit Yes Market segment Desktop Use conditions PC/Client/Tablet Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 20 PCI Express slots version 4.0, 5.0 PCI Express configurations 1x16+1x4, 2x8+1x4 Supported instruction sets AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision 4.0 Thermal solution specification PCG 2020A CPU configuration (max) 1 Embedded options available No Scalability 1S Harmonized System (HS) code 8542310001 Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 5A992C Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) 740.17B1 Processor special features Intel® Speed Shift Technology Yes Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) Yes Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) Yes Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost Yes Intel® Adaptive Boost Technology Yes Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency 5.8 GHz Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator (Intel® GNA) 3.0 Yes Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost Frequency 6 GHz Intel® Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) Yes Intel® Thread Director Yes Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM) Yes Intel® Boot Guard Yes Intel® OS Guard Yes Intel® Secure Key Yes Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) Yes Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) Yes Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) Yes Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Yes Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes Intel 64 Yes Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes General Product series i9 Product family Core Operational conditions Tjunction 100 °C Packaging data Package type Box Technical details Status Launched Launch date Q4'23 Weight & dimensions Processor package size 45 x 37.5 mm Other features L2 cache 32768 KB Maximum internal memory 192 GB
