Intel Core i9-14900KF

Desktop CPUIntel

Also called intel core i9-14900kf, core i9-14900kf, i9-14900kf, core-i9-14900kf

IntelDesktop CPURaptor Lake

Intel Core i9 desktop processor on Raptor Lake, with 24 cores and 32 threads and 32768 KB L2, 36 MB L3 at 125 W TDP on a 10 nm process addressing up to 192 GB and no integrated graphics.

What you need to know

Still a capable Core i9 desktop chip.

Intel Core i9-14900KF launched in October 1, 2023., It has 24 cores and 32 threads on Raptor Lake, dropping into the FCLGA1700 socket. It is no longer the newest SKU in every store, but the chip is still useful when the rest of the PC keeps up.

Still good?: Yes, for most work this class is sold for
Product age: 2 years old
Upgrade pressure: Low

Feex says

This SKU has no picture of its own. If the machine has no discrete GPU, a black screen after install is expected, not a dead CPU.

What this hardware means today

Age and usefulness are not the same number. This page keeps them separate.

Performance today: Excellent. Excellent for the class when RAM, storage, and the GPU keep up.
Product age 2 years old: Previous generation. Launched October 1, 2023. Newer platforms exist. That does not make this chip unusable by itself.
Support status: Supported. Current Windows and current applications still run on this class of CPU. Platform BIOS support depends on the motherboard or laptop vendor.
Upgrade pressure: Low. Upgrade pressure is low unless you need a different platform feature.

Where does it sit?

Raptor Lake sits on Intel's recent Core timeline. Later desktop branding moved toward Core Ultra.

11th Gen

12th Gen

13th Gen

14th Gen

Core Ultra

Performance context

These are qualitative readings, not a fake 8.7 out of 10. Workload still wins.

Gaming: Very Good

Plenty for current games when the GPU is the limit, which it often is.

Productivity: Excellent

24 cores cover office, browser, and compile work in this class.

Multithreaded workloads: Very Good

32 threads. Heavy encodes still scale further on higher-core parts.

General use: Excellent

Everyday Windows use is not where most people notice this SKU first.

Efficiency: Average

Rated 125 W base power. That is a platform number, not a promise about your cooler.

Should you upgrade?

Probably not if this chip already matches your work.

Upgrade makes more sense if

Your workload is strongly CPU limited
You need a newer platform for memory, I/O, or chipset features
You need substantially more multicore performance
You need newer connectivity that your current board cannot offer

Upgrade makes less sense if

The GPU is the real bottleneck
Current applications are already responsive
The CPU rarely limits your workload

Specifications

Figures below follow the Feex Hardware Database record for this SKU. Fields without a recorded value are omitted.

Processor

Intel Core i9-14900KF is built on Raptor Lake using a 10 nm process.

Intel Core i9-14900KF specifications: Processor
Manufacturer	Intel
Family	Core i9
Architecture	Raptor Lake
Generation	Intel Core i9 Processors (14th gen)
Manufacturing process	10 nm
Segment	Desktop

Cores and threads

Intel Core i9-14900KF has 24 cores and 32 threads.

Intel Core i9-14900KF specifications: Cores and threads
Cores	24 (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores)
P-cores	8
E-cores	16
Threads	32
Hybrid architecture	Yes

Clock speeds

Base clock is 3.2 GHz. Boost reaches 6.0 GHz.

Intel Core i9-14900KF specifications: Clock speeds
Base frequency	3.2 GHz
Max boost	6.0 GHz

Cache

Cache on this sheet is 36 MB L3.

Intel Core i9-14900KF specifications: Cache
L2 cache	32768 KB
L3 cache	36 MB
Total cache	68 MB

Memory

Intel Core i9-14900KF addresses 192 GB across 2 memory channels.

Intel Core i9-14900KF specifications: Memory
Supported types	DDR5, DDR4
Max capacity	192 GB
Channels	2

Package and power

Intel Core i9-14900KF uses the FCLGA1700 socket and a 125 W TDP.

Intel Core i9-14900KF specifications: Package and power
Socket	FCLGA1700
TDP	125 W
PCIe	Revision 5.0, 20 lanes

Integrated graphics

Intel Core i9-14900KF does not include integrated graphics.

Intel Core i9-14900KF specifications: Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics	None

Market

Intel Core i9-14900KF launched October 1, 2023 at USD 564 (suggested price at launch).

Intel Core i9-14900KF specifications: Market
Launch date	October 1, 2023
Launch MSRP	USD 564 (suggested price at launch)
Model	i9-14900KF

Features

Intel Core i9-14900KF records 40 instruction sets on this sheet.

Intel Core i9-14900KF specifications: Features
Instruction sets	AES-NIAVX2AVXAVX-VNNICET-IBTCET-SSFMASHAVAES64-bit (x86-64)BMI1BMI2CLMULF16CGFNIPCLMULQDQRDRANDRDSEEDSSE4.1SSE4.2x86-64-v3ABMADXCMPXCHG16BEnhanced SpeedStepFast Short Rep MOVSFXSRInvariant TSCLZCNTPOPCNTRDTSCPSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3x86-64-v2XSAVEXSAVEOPTMMXMOVBE
Security	AES-NIControl-flow Enforcement (CET)Execute Disable (NX)Boot GuardHardware RNGOS GuardOS Guard (SMAP)Mode-Based Execute Control
Virtualization	Extended Page Tables (EPT)VT-d (DMA Remapping)VT-x (Hardware Virtualization)
AI acceleration	Deep Learning BoostGaussian Neural Accelerator
OS capabilities	Docker / Hyper-V readyLinux KVM readyWindows 11 eligibleAndroid emulator readyWSL2 ready

Independent scores

These are PassMark CPU figures. They are not Feex measurements.

Intel Core i9-14900KF specifications: Independent scores
Single-core score	4,692
Multi-core score	58,211
Overall score	16,527
Productivity score	44,406
Creator score	40,462
Engineering score	74,219
Gaming score	28,629
Performance per watt	465.7

Compatibility

Compatibility
Socket	FCLGA1700
Board	A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Check the motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision.
Memory	DDR5, DDR4, up to 192 GB
Graphics	Requires a discrete GPU. This SKU has no iGPU.

A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Boards often need a BIOS update before a newer chip in the same socket will post.

Cooler clearance, VRM quality, and power limits matter as much as the socket name.

Do not expect a display from the motherboard video ports. This SKU has no integrated graphics.

No display after install

This SKU has no integrated graphics. A machine with no discrete GPU will not show a picture. That is expected, not a dead CPU.

Sources and verification

Reviewed by Feex editorial. Last verified August 2026 Status: Partially Verified. How we research.

Feex Hardware Database · Specification source used for this sheet. CC BY 4.0.
Photo: Pstrahl · CC BY-SA 4.0
PassMark Software · CPU benchmark page for Intel Core i9-14900KF

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