Intel · CPU · Raptor Lake Refresh
Intel Core i9-14900K — Benchmarks & Specs
32 threads125W TDP$589 MSRP2023
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-06-06. Price and availability subject to change.
The Intel Core i9-14900K is a processor from the Raptor Lake Refresh family released in 2023 from Intel. Key on-paper specs include boost clock of 6 GHz, 125W TDP. It launched with a $589 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current Amazon listings. Data on this page draws on 7 synthetic benchmark results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Intel Core i9-14900K, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).
Synthetic Benchmarks
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Products Featuring the Intel Core i9-14900K
Full Specifications
| tdp w | 125 |
|---|---|
| socket | LGA1700 |
| e cores | 16 |
| p cores | 8 |
| threads | 32 |
| l3 cache mb | 36 |
| boost clock ghz | 6 |
Intel Core i9-14900K — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Intel Core i9-14900K best used for?
Intel Core i9-14900K is a Raptor Lake Refresh-family processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the Intel Core i9-14900K released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Intel Core i9-14900K launched in 2023 at a $589 MSRP. Street prices diverge from launch pricing over a product's lifetime — check the linked Amazon listings on this page for current availability.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Intel Core i9-14900K compare to its predecessor?
Compare Intel Core i9-14900K side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Intel Core i9-14900K?
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