INTEL

Intel® Core™ i9-14900KF | Raptor Lake Refresh 24-Core 32-Thread 6.0GHz Flagship Processor

Command extreme desktop supremacy with the Intel® Core™ i9-14900KF, featuring 24 cores (8 Raptor Cove Performance-cores + 16 Gracemont Efficient-cores) and 32 threads delivering mind-bending clock speeds up to 6.0 GHz with Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Unlocked for extreme performance tuning on Socket LGA 1700, with 36MB Intel® Smart Cache and PCIe 5.0 bandwidth, it powers flagship 4K gaming, 3D rendering, and generative AI creation.

Architecture
Raptor Lake Refresh
Intel 7 High-Density FinFET
Cores / Threads
24C / 32T
8 P-Cores + 16 E-Cores
Max Turbo Frequency
Up to 6.0 GHz
Intel Thermal Velocity Boost
Smart Cache
36 MB L3
+ 32MB L2 Cache
Socket & Power
Socket LGA 1700
125W Base / 253W MTP
Overclocking & Memory
Unlocked Multiplier
DDR5-5600+ / DDR4-3200
For Enthusiast 4K & High-FPS Esports Gamers

Up to 6.0 GHz Turbo Clock for Uncapped Gaming Frame Rates

The 8 high-performance Raptor Cove cores reach a blazing 6.0 GHz frequency, pushing elite frame rates and eliminating any CPU bottleneck on high-end graphics cards like the RTX 4090 or RTX 5090.

For Professional 3D Artists, VFX & Heavy Multitaskers

32 Threads of Raw Parallel Compute for Rendering & Video

With 16 dedicated Efficient cores alongside 8 heavy Performance cores, the 14900KF blazes through 8K video exports in DaVinci Resolve, complex Blender rendering, and heavy local compiling tasks.

Silicon Architecture & Visual Engineering

Verified packaging, cache hierarchy, and microarchitecture breakdown

Flagship 24-Core Hybrid Architecture & 6.0 GHz

Flagship 24-Core Hybrid Architecture & 6.0 GHz

Combines 8 high-IPC Raptor Cove P-cores with 16 Gracemont E-cores to deliver record-shattering single-core and multi-threaded performance on Socket LGA 1700.

Socket LGA 1700 Mature Ecosystem & PCIe 5.0

Socket LGA 1700 Mature Ecosystem & PCIe 5.0

Broad compatibility with Intel Z790 and B760 motherboards, offering native PCIe 5.0 graphics bandwidth and high-speed Gen 4/Gen 5 NVMe storage expansion.

Massive 36MB L3 + 32MB L2 Smart Cache Hierarchy

Massive 36MB L3 + 32MB L2 Smart Cache Hierarchy

Generous cache pool keeps high-demand gaming instructions and multi-threaded render pipelines continuously fed with minimal latency.

253W Max Turbo Power & Premium Thermal Engineering

253W Max Turbo Power & Premium Thermal Engineering

Engineered for maximum boost sustained power, pairing seamlessly with premium 360mm/420mm AIO liquid coolers for ice-cold continuous operation.

📊 Flagship Desktop Gaming & Creative Rendering Index

Normalized performance across demanding 4K AAA gaming, 3D rendering, and multi-threaded creation (Paired with RTX 4090 / RTX 5090)

Intel Core i9 14900KF (24C / 32T Raptor Lake) 100% (Flagship Compute Baseline)
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (8C / 16T Zen 4 3D) 98% (Gaming) / 78% (Multi-Core)
* Performance metrics represent normalized flagship gaming and heavy compute benchmarks.

🛠️ Hardware Synergy & System Pairing Guide

Recommended motherboard, cooling, RAM sweet spot, and power requirements

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Motherboard
Robust VRM power delivery (16+1+1 phases) and PCIe 5.0
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Cooling
Essential for taming 253W MTP and maintaining 6.0 GHz boost
RAM Sweet Spot
Dual-channel 64GB (2x32GB) or 32GB (2x16GB) Intel XMP kit
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Power Supply
Native PCIe 5.0 12V-2x6 cable for RTX 4080 / 4090 / 5080 / 5090

📋 Technical Specifications Matrix

Verified hardware specifications directly from manufacturer datasheets

Processor Model Intel® Core™ i9-14900KF
CPU Architecture Raptor Lake Refresh (Intel 7 Process)
Socket Compatibility Socket LGA 1700
Total Cores / Threads 24 Cores (8 P-Cores + 16 E-Cores) / 32 Threads
Performance-core Base / Boost 3.2 GHz Base / Up to 5.6 GHz Boost (Up to 6.0 GHz TVB)
Efficient-core Base / Boost 2.4 GHz Base / Up to 4.4 GHz Boost
Intel® Smart Cache (L3) 36 MB
Total L2 Cache 32 MB
Processor Base Power (TDP) 125W
Maximum Turbo Power (MTP) 253W
Overclocking Unlocked Multiplier (Intel Extreme Tuning Utility)
Memory Support DDR5 up to 5600+ MT/s / DDR4 up to 3200+ MT/s
PCIe Lane Support PCIe 5.0 (16 Lanes) + PCIe 4.0 (4 Lanes)
Integrated Graphics Discrete Graphics Card Required (KF Suffix)
Package Type Tray Edition (LGA 1700)

Hardware Q&A & AHW Store Policies

Technical configurations, cooler recommendations, warranty, installments, and shipping

What does the 'KF' designation mean on the i9-14900KF?
Orders are delivered within 2 to 7 business days across all Egyptian governorates in secure armored packaging (with pickup available from our 6th of October headquarters). See our Shipping Policy ↗.
What cooler is required for the 253W i9-14900KF?
Due to its massive 253W Maximum Turbo Power, a premium 360mm or 420mm AIO liquid cooler from our CPU Coolers Collection is highly recommended to sustain 6.0 GHz boost clocks.
What motherboard is best suited for the 14900KF?
An Intel Z790 motherboard with robust VRM power stages from our Motherboards Collection provides optimal voltage regulation and tuning capabilities.
Does the 14900KF support DDR4 or DDR5 RAM?
It supports both DDR5 (up to 7200+ MT/s with XMP) and DDR4 memory, depending on the motherboard model selected from our RAM Memory Collection.
How much power supply wattage is recommended?
When paired with high-end GPUs like an RTX 4080 Super, RTX 4090, or RTX 5080, an 850W to 1000W 80 PLUS Gold or Platinum power supply from our Power Supplies Collection is recommended.
What warranty is provided with this tray processor?
All processors at AHW Store include 100% authentic local warranty. Check details at our Warranty Policy.
What payment options and installment plans are available?
We accept cash on delivery, credit card, and 0% installments via ValU, Sympl, and bank installments. Visit our Payment Methods Page.
How fast is shipping across Egypt?
Orders are delivered within 2 to 7 business days across all Egyptian governorates in secure armored packaging (with pickup available from our 6th of October headquarters). See our Shipping Policy ↗.
Can AHW Store assemble my custom gaming PC?
Yes! Choose your parts and our certified build technicians will assemble, wire-manage, and benchmark your rig via our Custom PC Builder.
What is the return and replacement policy?
AHW Store provides a seamless 14-day return and replacement policy on hardware under our Refund & Return Policy.