Name: Intel Core i9-14900 - Dual Channel, 36MB Cache, Up to 5.8GHz
Brand: Intel

Intel Core i9-14900 arrives as a flagship 14th Gen desktop processor launched in Q1'24, delivering blistering speeds up to 5.8 GHz for demanding workloads.

The Intel® Core™ i9-14900 combines a hybrid architecture with 24 cores (8 Performance cores + 16 Efficient cores) and 32 threads to balance single-thread speed and multi-thread throughput. It features a 36 MB Smart Cache and a Thermal Velocity Boost frequency of 5.8 GHz to maximise peak performance.

Built on the Raptor Lake platform and packaged in an LGA 1700 box with an included cooler, the i9-14900 has a base power of 65 W and a maximum turbo power of 219 W, making it suitable for high-performance desktops and workstations. The processor supports dual-channel memory (DDR4 and DDR5) with up to 192 GB capacity and a maximum memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Graphics are handled on-board by Intel UHD Graphics 770, which runs from 300 MHz up to 1650 MHz and supports up to four displays with DP 1.4a, eDP 1.4b and HDMI 2.1 outputs. The integrated GPU supports modern APIs including DirectX 12.0 and OpenGL 4.5 and can drive resolutions up to 7680 x 4320 over DisplayPort.

Connectivity and expansion are robust with up to 20 PCIe lanes supporting PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 configurations (1x16+1x4 or 2x8+1x4), plus DMI 4.0 for fast chipset communication. Hardware features include Intel® Hyper-Threading, Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0 (5.6 GHz), Deep Learning Boost, Speed Shift, and virtualization technologies (VT-x, VT-d).

This processor is ideal for content creators who need fast single-thread boosts for editing and rendering, gamers seeking high frame rates with CPU-bound titles, and professionals running heavy multitasking or virtualization workloads on a single-socket (1S) platform.

Notable selling points include the hybrid 24-core design, high 5.8 GHz peak frequency, large 36 MB Smart Cache, dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support, included cooler, and integrated UHD 770 graphics for basic display tasks without a discrete GPU.