Intel has introduced its new 14th era of Core-series desktop processors based mostly on the refreshed Raptor Lake structure. These embody the Core i9-14900Okay/KF, the Core i7-14700Okay/KF, and the Core i5-14600Okay/KF.
The new chips can basically be thought-about overclocked variations of their earlier era fashions, with some new software program and connectivity options. Only the i7 mannequin has some adjustments to its core format.
But first, let’s begin from the highest. The 14900Okay (and the non-iGPU 14900KF variant) function modest enhancements to the clock pace, however simply sufficient for Intel to assert the the crown of the primary CPU to hit 6.0GHz for the second time. The firm already made this declare with the 13900KS however that chip was offered in small numbers whereas the 14900Okay is alleged to be the primary chip to hit 6.0GHz that can be offered at quantity. Aside from that, there aren’t many adjustments in comparison with the 13900Okay.
| 14900Okay | 13900Okay | 14700Okay | 13700Okay | 14600Okay | 13600Okay | |
| Total cores/threads | 24/32 | 24/32 | 20/28 | 16/24 | 14/20 | 14/20 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Efficient cores | 16 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Max Turbo | 6.0 GHz | 5.8 GHz | 5.6 GHz | 5.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Thermal Velocity Boost | 6.0 GHz | 5.8 GHz | – | – | – | – |
| Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | 5.8 GHz | 5.7 GHz | 5.6 GHz | 5.4 GHz | – | – |
| Performance-core max | 5.6 GHz | 5.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz | 5.3 GHz | 5.3 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Efficient-core max | 4.4 GHz | 4.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz | 4.0 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Performance-core base | 3.2 GHz | 3.0 GHz | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Efficient-core base | 2.4 GHz | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz | 2.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| Total cache | 36 MB | 36 MB | 33 MB | 30 MB | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| L2 cache | 32 MB | 32 MB | 28 MB | 24 MB | 20 MB | 20 MB |
| Base energy | 125 W | 125 W | 125 W | 125 W | 125 W | 125 W |
| Turbo energy | 253 W | 253 W | 253 W | 253 W | 181 W | 181 W |
The 14700Okay shifts issues round a bit and provides a couple of further E-cores in comparison with its predecessor, taking the quantity from 8+8 to 8+12. The clock speeds have additionally gone up, as has the quantity of cache.
Then lastly there’s the 14600Okay, which is again to having simply modest will increase to clock speeds to justify its existence.
The fashions with an built-in GPU function the identical UHD Graphics 770 because the earlier era fashions.
New for this era is the Intel Application Optimization, which is designed to enhance software threading and thread scheduling on the working system to higher make the most of the hybrid structure of those chips. Intel confirmed as much as 16% enchancment in choose titles with the new function but in addition admitted it will not profit all video games.
Intel additionally showcased the new Intel XTU software program, which can now function AI assisted overclocking for the new chips. Intel additionally appears to have beefed up its reminiscence controller, and now claims assist for over 8000 MHz XMP kits.
There can be enhancement on the connectivity entrance. The new 14th gen chips will function built-in assist for Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5.3, in addition to discrete assist for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. There can be assist for the upcoming Thunderbolt 5, which doubles the Thunderbolt bandwidth to 40Gbps.
Finally, the new 14th gen chips can be appropriate with present 600 and 700 series chipset motherboards with the LGA 1700 socket, which means any motherboard that helps Intel 12th gen and 13th gen may also work with 14th gen.
The new Intel chips can be obtainable on the identical costs as earlier era elements, beginning October 17.
