Intel Core i9-14900K 24-Core LGA 1700 14th Gen Processor

Core & Clock Speed Performance

This processor utilizes Intel’s hybrid architecture, splitting workloads between high-performance cores and power-efficient background cores.

• Total Cores: 24 (8 Performance-cores / 16 Efficient-cores)

• Total Threads: 32

• Base Clock Speeds:

  • P-core: 3.2 GHz

  • E-core: 2.4 GHz

• Maximum Boost Clock Speeds:

  • Max Turbo Frequency: 6.0 GHz (via Intel Thermal Velocity Boost)

  • Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Frequency: 5.8 GHz

  • P-core Max Turbo: 5.6 GHz

  • E-core Max Turbo: 4.4 GHz

• Cache: 36 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) + 32 MB L2 Cache

Power & Thermal Limits

Because this chip draws significant power under full load, selecting a high-end cooling solution is critical.

• Processor Base Power (TDP): 125 W

• Maximum Turbo Power: 253 W

• Maximum Junction Temperature (Tjunction): 100°C

• Thermal Solution: NOT included (requires an aftermarket cooler, ideally a 360mm AIO liquid cooler or dual-tower air cooler)

Memory & Expansion Specs

• Socket Support: LGA 1700

• Maximum Memory Capacity: 192 GB

• Supported Memory Types:

  • Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s

  • Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s

• Memory Channels: 2 (Dual-Channel)

• ECC Memory Support: Yes (requires a compatible motherboard chipset)

• Total PCIe Lanes: 20 lanes total (Up to 16 lanes of PCIe 5.0 + 4 lanes of PCIe 4.0)

Integrated Graphics (GPU)

• Processor Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770

• Base Frequency: 300 MHz

• Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.65 GHz

• Max Resolution Support:

  • DisplayPort / eDP: 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (8K)

  • HDMI: 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz (4K)

• Max Displays Supported: 4

Key Takeaway for Builders: While the processor formally supports DDR5 speeds up to 5600 MT/s out of the box, it is fully unlocked for overclocking. With a high-end Z790 motherboard and a robust power supply, you can easily run higher-rated XMP memory kits and push core clocks past their factory boost parameters.