Intel Core i9-14900K Tray

The Intel Core i9-14900K Tray is a 14th gen Raptor Lake desktop processor for the LGA1700 socket, with 24 cores (8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores), 32 threads and a max turbo frequency of 6 GHz. It has 36 MB of Intel Smart Cache, a 125 W base power rating and Intel UHD Graphics 770 built in.

It suits gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D work and other heavy multitasking, where the high core count and boost clocks both help. This is the tray version and the cooler is sold separately, so it fits builders who already plan to use their own cooling. See more Intel Core processors if you are comparing models.

Highlights

• 24 cores (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores) and 32 threads
• Max turbo frequency up to 6 GHz, Performance-core base 3.2 GHz
• 36 MB Intel Smart Cache and 32 MB total L2 cache
• 125 W processor base power, 253 W maximum turbo power
• Supports DDR5 up to 5600 MT/s or DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, up to 192 GB
• Intel UHD Graphics 770 with Quick Sync Video; cooler sold separately

Best for

• High-end gaming PCs paired with a dedicated graphics card
• Video editing, rendering and streaming that use many threads
• Workstation builds that need heavy multitasking
• LGA1700 builds that can run on integrated graphics until a GPU is added

Specifications

Compatibility and related parts

This CPU needs an LGA1700 board, so choose from our motherboards and check whether the board takes DDR5 or DDR4 before picking memory (RAM). Because it is a tray processor with no cooler and can draw up to 253 W at maximum turbo, plan a capable cooler from our CPU coolers. The easiest route is the PC builder, which checks compatibility, and parts bought as part of a PC build get free assembly and testing.