Intel Core i9-14900 2.0GHz 8x P-Cores 16x E-Cores LGA1700

Description

i9 Core Count at a Manageable Power Envelope

The i9-14900 shares the same 24-core, 32-thread configuration as the i9-14900K and 14900KS — 8 Hyper-Threaded P-cores and 16 E-cores with Intel Thread Director managing dynamic workload allocation in real time. The key difference is power: at a 65W base processor power, this chip is designed for compact systems, well-cooled mid-towers, and builds where sustained power draw is a genuine concern. Under sustained load it can draw up to 219W at peak turbo, so capable cooling is still worthwhile, but the day-to-day power profile is far more manageable than the K-series’ 125–150W base. The very low P-core base frequency of 2.0 GHz is a reflection of this efficiency-first design — the chip boosts aggressively when workloads demand it and pulls back significantly during light use.

Boost Technologies and Connectivity

The i9-14900 retains the full stack of Intel boost technologies: Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0 targeting the two fastest P-cores up to 5.6 GHz, Thermal Velocity Boost pushing the single-core peak to 5.8 GHz when thermals allow, and Adaptive Boost for opportunistic all-core frequency uplift. Both DDR4 and DDR5 memory are supported, providing flexibility for builders upgrading existing 600-series boards or building fresh on 700-series with DDR5. PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 connectivity are available for GPU and NVMe storage, and ECC memory is supported on compatible motherboards. The multiplier is locked — this is not an overclockable SKU.

Platform Compatibility

The i9-14900 sits on the LGA 1700 socket, compatible with Intel 600-series and 700-series chipset motherboards. Intel UHD Graphics 770 provides display output and basic productivity capability without a discrete GPU. The included Laminar RH1 cooler handles the 65W base TDP comfortably for everyday workloads, though a more capable cooler is recommended if the chip will be running sustained heavy loads near its 219W turbo ceiling.

Key Highlights:

• 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) / 32 threads, Raptor Lake Refresh (Intel 7)
• P-core base: 2.0 GHz | P-core max turbo: 5.4 GHz | Turbo Boost Max 3.0: 5.6 GHz | Thermal Velocity Boost: 5.8 GHz
• E-core base: 1.5 GHz | E-core max turbo: 4.3 GHz
• 36MB L3 Smart Cache + 32MB L2 cache
• LGA 1700 socket | DDR4 & DDR5 support | PCIe 5.0 & 4.0
• 65W base power / 219W maximum turbo power
• Intel Thread Director — automatic P-core/E-core workload scheduling
• Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, Thermal Velocity Boost & Adaptive Boost
• Multiplier locked — CPU frequency overclocking not available
• ECC memory supported (requires compatible motherboard)
• Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770
• Compatible with Intel 700-series and 600-series LGA 1700 motherboards

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