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Intel Core i9-14900KF

Expert rating8.7 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Desktop
CPU Socket:: FCLGA1700
Core/Thread Count:: 24 Core (8P+16E) / 32 Thread
TDP:: 125 W
iGPU:: None
CPU Series:: Core i9

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-10-10

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Intel Core i9-14900KF Review

Intel Core i9-14900KF 24-core 32-thread desktop processor, 3.2GHz base / 5.8GHz boost, 125W TDP, Raptor Lake Refresh, LGA 1700 socket

The Intel Core i9-14900KF is an unlocked flagship desktop processor for overclocking and high-end gaming. Built on Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh architecture, it pairs 24 cores and 32 threads with a 3.2GHz base clock that boosts up to 5.8GHz and None graphics, all within a 125W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 24 cores and 32 threads, the Intel Core i9-14900KF is built on Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Its 3.2GHz base clock boosts up to 5.8GHz, 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

124

Heavy Workload Performance

162

Benchmarks

The benchmarks below are published results for specific applications. They are measured separately and do not feed the two scores above.

Puget Bench for Photoshop v1.0 - points (More is Better)

Apple M5 Max
15043.83 points
Apple M5 Pro
14885.21 points
Apple M5
12095.89 points
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
12088.31 points
Intel Core i9-14900KF (this product)
10029.96 points
11th Gen Intel Core i7 11700K
7098.88 points
10th Gen Intel Core i9-10900KF
6892.97 points
10th Gen Intel Core i9 10900
6600 points

Puget Systems runs a fixed set of real Photoshop jobs: opening and saving large files, resizing, content-aware fill, blurs and filters. A higher score means less waiting on the tasks a retoucher repeats all day.

Photoshop is decided mostly by how fast a few cores are, not how many there are, so a chip with fewer but faster cores often beats one with more cores. Treat a gap under about 5 percent as something you would never notice while working.

Measured results

Cinebench scores

Cinebench 2024, Multi-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	2,183 2,177 to 2,189
Cinebench 2024, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	138 137 to 139
Cinebench R23, Multi-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	39,056 38,712 to 39,400
Cinebench R23, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	2,311 2,263 to 2,358

Measured results

Geekbench scores

Geekbench 6, Multi-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	22,783 20,374 to 23,051
Geekbench 6, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	3,255 3,220 to 3,289

Platform and Efficiency

The Intel Core i9-14900KF uses the LGA 1700 platform in a 125W envelope, positioned as an unlocked flagship desktop processor for overclocking and high-end gaming.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Core i9 lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core i9-14900KF 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 rating8.7 / 10

The Intel Core i9-14900KF is an unlocked flagship desktop chip, a top pick for enthusiasts who want to overclock.

Best for

Enthusiast desktop gaming
Overclocking
High-end productivity

Not for

Laptops
Fanless designs
Extreme power efficiency needs

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Product Line	Core i
Model Number	14900KF
Codename	Raptor Lake Refresh
Release Year	2023

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Desktop
Microarchitecture	Raptor Lake Refresh
Socket	FCLGA1700
Socket Status	End of Life
Process Node	10 nm

Core configuration

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

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	3.2 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	5.6 GHz
E-Core Base Clock	2.4 GHz
E-Core Boost Clock	4.4 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier	Yes

Cache

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

Power and thermal

Base Power	125 W
Max Turbo Power	253 W
Max Operating Temp	100 C
Bundled Cooler	None

Memory

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

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	No
Copilot Plus Certified	No

Expansion

PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0
PCIe Lanes	20

Commercial

Launch MSRP	564 USD
Retail Availability	Boxed Retail

Form Factor	Desktop
TDP	125 W
iGPU	None

FAQs

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

The Intel Core i9-14900KF has 24 cores and 32 threads, a 3.2 GHz base and 5.6 GHz boost clock, 36 MB of L3 cache and a 125 W TDP. It has no integrated graphics, so it needs a graphics card. Socket: FCLGA1700.

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

The Intel Core i9-14900KF 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.