Intel

Intel Core i9-14900F

Expert rating8.1 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Desktop
CPU Socket:: FCLGA1700
Core/Thread Count:: 24 Core (8P+16E) / 32 Thread
TDP:: 65 W
iGPU:: None
CPU Series:: Core i9

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-10-10

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Intel Core i9-14900F Review

Intel Core i9-14900F 24-core 32-thread desktop processor, 2.0GHz base / 5.4GHz boost, 65W TDP, Raptor Lake Refresh, LGA 1700 socket

The Intel Core i9-14900F is a desktop processor without integrated graphics for builds already using a discrete GPU. Built on Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh architecture, it pairs 24 cores and 32 threads with a 2.0GHz base clock that boosts up to 5.4GHz and None graphics, all within a 65W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 24 cores and 32 threads, the Intel Core i9-14900F is built on Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Its 2.0GHz base clock boosts up to 5.4GHz, and None graphics handle everyday display and light content-creation tasks.

Performance

The two scores below rate this processor against a reference part, the Ryzen 5 9600X, which sits at 100. Everyday Performance weights the things you feel while browsing, loading and switching between apps, so it leans on single-core speed. Heavy Workload Performance weights rendering, encoding and compiling, so it rewards core count. A difference under about 5 points is not something you would notice in use. A difference of 20 points or more is a different class of chip.

Everyday Performance

104

Measured results

Geekbench scores

Geekbench 6, Multi-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	20,176 19,856 to 20,495
Geekbench 6, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	2,980 2,947 to 3,281

Platform and Efficiency

The Intel Core i9-14900F uses the LGA 1700 platform in a 65W envelope, positioned as a desktop processor without integrated graphics for builds already using a discrete GPU.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Core i9 lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core i9-14900F sits among other Raptor Lake Refresh parts at the 24-core tier, differentiated mainly by suffix, clock speed, and TDP. Against AMD's Ryzen processors in this catalog at a similar tier, Intel's Core i9 competes on single-thread performance and platform pricing, while against Intel's own Core Ultra parts in this catalog it lacks the on-die NPU but often costs less.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.1 / 10

The Intel Core i9-14900F is a graphics-less desktop chip, a good value pick for builds already using a discrete GPU.

Best for

Desktop gaming with discrete GPU
Value desktop builds
Everyday productivity

Not for

Laptops
Fanless designs
Extreme power efficiency needs

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Codename	Raptor Lake Refresh
Release Year	2024

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Desktop
Microarchitecture	Raptor Lake Refresh
Socket	FCLGA1700
Socket Status	End of Life
Process Node	7 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	24
Performance Cores	8
Efficiency Cores	16
Total Threads	32
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	5.8 GHz
E-Core Base Clock	1.5 GHz
E-Core Boost Clock	4.3 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier	No

Cache

L2 Cache	32 MB
L3 Cache	36 MB
3D Stacked Cache	No

Power and thermal

Base Power	65 W
Max Turbo Power	219 W
Max Operating Temp	100 C
Bundled Cooler	Intel Laminar RH1

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5 or DDR4
Max Memory Speed	5600 MT/s
Memory Channels	2
Max Memory Capacity	192 GB

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	No
Copilot Plus Certified	No

Expansion

PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0
PCIe Lanes	20

Commercial

Launch MSRP	524 USD
Retail Availability	Boxed Retail

Form Factor	Desktop
TDP	65 W
iGPU	None

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core i9-14900F?

The Intel Core i9-14900F has 24 cores and 32 threads, a 2 GHz base and 5.8 GHz boost clock, 36 MB of L3 cache and a 65 W TDP. It has no integrated graphics, so it needs a graphics card. Socket: FCLGA1700.

Will the Intel Core i9-14900F work with my current setup?

The Intel Core i9-14900F lists Socket is FCLGA1700. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the Intel Core i9-14900F best suited to?

Best suited to: Desktop gaming with discrete GPU; Value desktop builds; Everyday productivity.

What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core i9-14900F?

Not the best fit for: Laptops; Fanless designs; Extreme power efficiency needs.