Intel has unveiled its 14th Gen (Raptor Lake Refresh) Core processors, introducing 18 additional variants for desktops. This follows the initial release in October 2023, which focused on the top-tier K/KF models for overclocking. However, this latest lineup caters to the mainstream market, targeting regular users who do not require overclocking.
The processors are divided into three groups:
1. Standard processors without any suffix, offering 65W power consumption and including Intel UHD graphics.
2. Processors with the suffix “F,” which also consume 65W power but do not feature integrated graphics.
3. Processors with the suffix “T,” which consume 35W power and include Intel UHD graphics.
At the top of the range is the Core i9-14900 (available in both “F” and “T” variants), featuring 24 cores (8 performance cores and 16 efficiency cores) and 32 threads. It is priced at $519. Following this, there are the i7-14700 (8 performance cores and 12 efficiency cores), i5-14600 (6 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores), i5-14500 (6 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores), i5-14400 (6 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), i3-14100 (4 performance cores and 0 efficiency cores), and the lower-end Intel Processor 300 (2 performance cores and 0 efficiency cores).
The “F” group of processors does not include graphics cards, while the “T” group operates at a power consumption of 35W. Intel clarifies that with the release of these 14th Gen Core desktop processors, they now have a complete lineup to cater to all user segments, from the high-end to the entry-level. It remains to be seen whether Intel will continue with the current naming convention or reset the brand to Core Ultra, aligning it with their laptop counterparts.
TLDR: Intel has expanded its 14th Gen Core processor lineup with 18 new desktop variants for mainstream users. The processors are categorized based on power consumption and graphics capabilities, with the top-end Core i9-14900 offering 24 cores and priced at $519. Intel’s latest release completes their desktop processor offerings from high-end to entry-level, and future branding remains uncertain.
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