Core i9-14900K
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US launch / reference: $469
Third-party reference ↗Core i9-14900K vs Core Ultra 7 265
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Core Ultra 7 265
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US launch / reference: $326
Third-party reference ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Core i9-14900K for
- 24 (8P + 16E) CPU cores and 32 threads
- Listed L3 cache: 36 MB
Tradeoff: System and motherboard support must match the LGA 1700 platform.
Consider Core Ultra 7 265 for
- 20 (8P + 12E) CPU cores and 20 threads
- Listed L3 cache: 30 MB
Tradeoff: System and motherboard support must match the LGA 1851 platform.
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Specifications side by side
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| Specification | Core i9-14900K | Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 (8P + 16E) | 20 (8P + 12E) |
| Threads | 32 | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz (P) / 2.4 GHz (E) | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 6.0 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 30 MB |
| TDP | 125 W base / 253 W max | 65 W base / 182 W turbo |
| Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 1851 |
| Class | Desktop | Desktop |
Core i9-14900K
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Core Ultra 7 265
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