Intel Launches 14th Gen Raptor Lake Desktop Processors with Impressive Performance and Competitive Pricing

By Aya Mohammed On Oct 17, 2023

Intel has officially introduced its Raptor Lake series of 14th-generation desktop processors, promising robust performance at budget-friendly prices, this new processor series comprises six distinct models tailored to cater to the needs of gamers and everyday users alike, the flagship processor in this lineup is the Core i9-14900K. All variants within the series are overclockable without constraints, with the primary difference between K and KF versions being the absence of integrated graphics in the latter.

Core i9-14900K: Leading the pack, this processor features 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock speed of 3.2 GHz, capable of reaching up to 6 GHz with Thermal Velocity Boost, it boasts a 36MB L3 cache, a 32MB L2 cache, and integrated UHD Graphics 770, memory support includes DDR5 at 5600 MHz and DDR4 at 3200 MHz. The platform supports a substantial memory capacity of up to 192GB. Power consumption is rated at 125W, with a peak power draw of 253W, the processor is priced at $589.

Core i9-14900KF: Offering the same specifications as the Core i9-14900K, this model excludes integrated graphics and is priced at $564.
Core i7-14700K: With 20 cores and 28 threads, this processor runs at a base clock speed of 3.4 GHz and can reach up to 5.6 GHz with Thermal Velocity Boost. It features a 33MB L3 cache, a 28MB L2 cache, and integrated UHD Graphics 770, memory options include DDR5 at 5600 MHz and DDR4 at 3200 MHz, with a maximum platform memory capacity of 192GB. Power consumption is rated at 125W, with a peak power draw of 253W, the processor is priced at $409.

Core i7-14700KF: This model matches the Core i7-14700K in terms of specifications but lacks integrated graphics, it is priced at $384.
Core i5-14600K: Offering 14 cores and 20 threads, this processor has a base clock speed of 3.5 GHz. It features a 24MB L3 cache and a 20MB L2 cache, along with integrated UHD Graphics 770, memory support includes DDR5 at 5600 MHz and DDR4 at 3200 MHz, with a maximum platform memory capacity of up to 192GB. Power consumption is rated at 125W, with a peak power draw of 181W, the processor is priced at $319.
Core i5-14600KF: Similar to the Core i5-14600K but without integrated graphics, this model is priced at $294.

This new generation comes with the added advantage of the Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU), which offers AI-guided overclocking, simplifying the process for users to achieve the best clock speeds.

The new processors are compatible with current 600/700 series motherboards, requiring only a BIOS update to enjoy the experience.

Intel has shared its performance results, indicating that 14th Gen Core processors deliver up to a 23% increase in gaming performance compared to competing processors.

Additional features to assist gamers include Application Optimization (APO) and Thread Director.

Intel has also revealed that the Raptor Lake desktop processor series features integrated support for Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5.3, along with separate support for the new wireless technologies, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.

It also includes support for Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5 with up to 80Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth.

The Raptor Lake desktop processor series is now available for purchase at various retail locations.