Intel Core i9-14900KF, 24 Cores, 32 Threads, 6.0GHz, LGA 1700, Box
- Intel Core i9 (14th Gen) — Raptor Lake, LGA 1700, Unlocked (K)
- 24 Cores / 32 Threads — 8 Performance + 16 Efficient cores
- P-Core: 3.2 GHz base / 5.6 GHz boost — E-Core: 2.4 GHz base / 4.4 GHz boost
- Thermal Velocity Boost — 6.0 GHz (Turbo Boost Max 3.0: 5.8 GHz)
- 36 MB L3 Smart Cache + 32 MB L2 Cache
- TDP — 125 W base / 253 W max turbo
- Socket — LGA 1700, requires Z790 or Z690 for overclocking
- Memory — DDR4 & DDR5 dual-channel, up to 192 GB, 89.6 GB/s, Non-ECC
- PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 — 20 lanes maximum
- No integrated graphics — discrete GPU required
- Box packaging — no cooler included (PCG 2020A spec required)
Overview
The Intel Core i9-14900KF is Intel's top-tier unlocked desktop processor from the 14th Generation Raptor Lake lineup. The K suffix denotes full overclocking capability; the F suffix means no integrated graphics — a discrete GPU is required. With 24 cores (8P+16E), 32 threads, and a Thermal Velocity Boost of 6.0 GHz, it is one of the fastest consumer desktop processors available. No cooler is included — a high-performance aftermarket cooler meeting PCG 2020A spec is required for the 253 W max turbo power.
Performance
24 Cores / 32 Threads — Unlocked Hybrid Architecture
8 P-cores boost to 5.6 GHz with full overclocking headroom. 16 E-cores handle background workloads at up to 4.4 GHz. Intel Thread Director assigns tasks to the right core type automatically.
6.0 GHz Thermal Velocity Boost
Turbo Boost Max 3.0 prioritises the two fastest cores at up to 5.8 GHz. Thermal Velocity Boost reaches 6.0 GHz when thermal headroom allows. Adaptive Boost Technology extends multi-core boost further. Full manual overclocking on Z-series motherboards.
36 MB L3 Smart Cache + 32 MB L2
Large combined cache reduces memory latency for gaming and data-intensive workloads.
PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 — 20 Lanes
Full PCIe 5.0 for latest GPUs and NVMe SSDs. Configs: 1x16+1x4 or 2x8+1x4. DMI 4.0, 8 lanes.
Memory
DDR4 and DDR5 dual-channel, up to 192 GB, Non-ECC. Max bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s.
Graphics
No integrated graphics (KF). Discrete GPU required.
Cooling
No cooler included. Requires aftermarket cooler to PCG 2020A spec (253 W max turbo). 240mm+ AIO or high-end air cooler strongly recommended.
What's Included
Intel Core i9-14900KF processor (Box). No cooler included.
Technical Specifications
Processor
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Family | Intel Core i9 |
| Model | i9-14900KF |
| Generation | 14th Gen (Raptor Lake) |
| Stepping | B0 |
| Socket | LGA 1700 |
| Overclocking | Yes (K-series) |
| Total Cores | 24 (8P + 16E) |
| P-Cores | 8 |
| E-Cores | 16 |
| Threads | 32 |
| P-Core Base | 3.2 GHz |
| P-Core Boost | 5.6 GHz |
| E-Core Base | 2.4 GHz |
| E-Core Boost | 4.4 GHz |
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | 5.8 GHz |
| Thermal Velocity Boost | 6.0 GHz |
| Operating Mode | 64-bit |
| Package Size | 45 x 37.5 mm |
| Package Type | Box (no cooler) |
| Thermal Solution Spec | PCG 2020A |
| ARK ID | 236787 |
| Launch Date | Q4 2023 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 32 MB |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB |
Power
| Base TDP | 125 W |
| Max Turbo Power | 253 W |
| Tj Max | 100 C |
Memory
| Memory Types | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Channels | Dual-channel |
| Max Memory | 192 GB |
| Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s |
| ECC | Non-ECC |
Graphics
| iGPU | None - discrete GPU required |
Connectivity
| PCIe | 4.0, 5.0 |
| Max Lanes | 20 |
| Configurations | 1x16+1x4, 2x8+1x4 |
| DMI | 4.0, 8 lanes |
Technologies
| Instruction Sets | AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| Hyper-Threading | Yes |
| Turbo Boost 2.0 | Yes |
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | Yes - 5.8 GHz |
| Thermal Velocity Boost | Yes - 6.0 GHz |
| Adaptive Boost | Yes |
| Thread Director | Yes |
| Speed Shift | Yes |
| SpeedStep | Yes |
| AES-NI | Yes |
| VT-x / VT-d | Yes |
| GNA 3.0 | Yes |
| DL Boost | Yes |
| Secure Key | Yes |
| CET | Yes |
| OS Guard | Yes |
| Boot Guard | Yes |
| VMD | Yes |
| ISM | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring | Yes |