Intel Core i9-14900
Intel's locked 14th-gen 24-core for enthusiast gaming and serious work, with a 65W base TDP and a premium Laminar RH1 cooler bundled in the box.
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Why we rate it
- 24 cores, Laminar RH1 included
- 65W base TDP on a 24-core chip
- PCIe 5.0 and DDR4 or DDR5
- Most capable locked LGA1700 i9
- LGA1700 is end of life
- Multiplier is locked
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Is the Intel Core i9-14900 right for you?
If you want 24-core 14th gen performance with the bundled cooler, lower base TDP, and no interest in CPU overclocking, the i9-14900 is the cleanest locked option at the top of the non-K LGA1700 stack.
For CPU OC, the i9-14900K or 14900KF are the options. For fresh builds, LGA1700 is dead — AMD AM5 or Intel LGA1851 offer future upgrade paths.
Before you buy
The i9-14900K has an unlocked multiplier for CPU OC, a higher boost clock ceiling, and a 125W base TDP with 253W peak. The non-K i9-14900 has a locked multiplier and 65W base TDP, but includes the Laminar RH1 cooler.
The Laminar RH1, Intel's premium bundled cooler for high-end non-K chips. It handles the 65W base TDP for gaming and everyday mixed use comfortably.
Yes. Compatible with Intel 700 and 600 series LGA1700 boards. A BIOS update may be needed on older 600-series boards for 14th gen support.
On Z-series boards, yes. The non-K i9-14900 uses the same LGA1700 socket as the K variants. The upgrade is possible if you have a Z690 or Z790 board.
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