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IntelLGA1700Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i9-14900K

24 Cores, 32 Threads | Up to 6 GHz | 125W TDP

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Price in India
Across 25+ retailers
₹52,000 - ₹62,000

MSRP: $589 USD

Benchmark Score99/100
Gaming Score95/100
Productivity Score98/100
Cores & Threads
24C / 32T
Clock Speed
6 GHz

Base: 3.2 GHz

TDP
125W
Cache
36MB

L2: 32MB

Full Specifications
BrandIntel
SeriesCore i9 14th Gen
Modeli9-14900K
SocketLGA1700
Cores24
Threads32
Base Clock3.2 GHz
Boost Clock6 GHz
TDP125W
ArchitectureRaptor Lake Refresh
LithographyIntel 7 (10nm)
L2 Cache32MB
L3 Cache36MB
Integrated GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Launch Date17 October 2023
Pros
  • Highest clock speeds (6.0GHz boost)
  • Excellent multi-threaded performance
  • 24 cores for heavy workloads
  • DDR4 and DDR5 support
  • Strong integrated graphics
Cons
  • Extremely high power consumption
  • Requires expensive cooling solution
  • LGA1700 end of line
  • Overkill for pure gaming
  • High heat output
Best GPU Pairings
GPUs that pair well with Intel Core i9-14900K for balanced builds
RTX 4090RTX 4080RX 7900 XTX
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Intel Core i9-14900K

Is Intel i9-14900K worth buying in India?

The i9-14900K is Intels flagship and excels in productivity workloads. At ₹52,000-62,000, its competitive with Ryzen 9 7950X. Best for users who need maximum multi-threaded performance and dont mind the higher power consumption.

What cooling is needed for i9-14900K?

The 14900K can draw over 250W under load and absolutely requires high-end cooling. A 360mm AIO like Corsair H150i Elite, NZXT Kraken X73, or Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360 is essential.

i9-14900K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D for gaming?

For pure gaming, the 7800X3D often matches or beats the 14900K while using much less power. The 14900K is better for mixed workloads where you need both gaming and productivity performance.

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