- Game without compromise. Play harder and work smarter with Intel Core 14th Gen processors
 
- 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) and 32 threads. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 included
 
- Leading max clock speed of up to 6.0 GHz gives you smoother game play, higher frame rates, and rapid responsiveness
 
- Compatible with Intel 600-series (with potential BIOS update) or 700-series chipset-based motherboards
 
- DDR4 and DDR5 platform support cuts your load times and gives you the space to run the most demanding games
 
Intel® Core™ i9-14900K desktop processor. Featuring Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency, PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked Intel® Core™ i9 desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators to help deliver high performance. Compatible with Intel® 700 Series and Intel® 600 Series (with potential BIOS update) chipset-based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power.
                               
 
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                                                                                                                 Game without compromise.  
                                            Go beyond performance with Intel Core processors. 
                                        Be everything you want to be, in-game and out, with optimized performance and new features that let you play harder and work smarter. 
                                                   
         
         
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Key Specs 
                       
 |                                 Processor base power:    |                                  125W    |  
    |                                 Intel Smart Cache:    |                                  24 MB    |  
    |                                 Motherboard compatibility:    |                                  600 and 700 series    |  
    |                                 Total CPU PCIe lanes:    |                                  20    |  
  
                   
 |                                 Maximum Memory Speed:    |                                  DDR5 5600,DDR4 3200    |  
    |                                 Unlocked & overclockable?(2):    |                                  Yes    |  
    |                                 Discrete graphics card req?    |                                  Yes    |  
    |                                 Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0?:    |                                  Yes    |  
  
                   
         
                                                                                                    Designed for the needs of today’s gamers.  
                                       Newly optimized hybrid architecture and industry-leading technology enable you to go beyond gaming and creation.1 From progressing in-game to advancing in real life, Intel empowers you to be your best self. 
      
- Performance-cores – Unleashes the capability to optimize the latest games and gaming software.
 
- Efficient-cores – Provides multitasking power to work, play, and most importantly game together
 
                 
         
                                                                                                                
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 Overclock with ease 
                                         Customize your performance to meet your precise needs with the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility.3 
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 Game smarter 
                                         Expanded Intel Smart Cache sizes accelerate your processor for stable gameplay and higher, more consistent FPS. 
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 Power your imagination. 
                                         
- Performance hybrid architecture can easily run streaming software in the background while prioritizing gameplay
 
- Intel Thread Director dynamically assigns tasks so you can do it all without slowing down
 
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 Realize your dream build 
                                         
- 600 or 700 series motherboards
 
- DDR4 or DDR5 memory4
 
- Up to PCIe Gen 5 components6
 
- Up to Wi-Fi 7 networks5
 
                              
 
   
                                          
          
         
                                                            Beyond performance. 
                                               
The video showcases the product in use.The video guides you through product setup.The video compares multiple products.The video shows the product being unpacked.
 
 
 
                                       
       
         
                                                                                                      
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                                     Processor Cores    
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                                                14 (6P+8E)    
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                                                24 (8P+16E)    
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                                                36 MB    
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                                                32 MB    
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                                                28 MB    
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