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Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum boost frequency of this processor?

• A:Answer The Intel Core i9-14900K processor has a boost frequency up to 6.0GHz.

Q: QuestionDoes this processor include integrated graphics?

• A:Answer Yes, the Intel Core i9-14900K processor includes Intel UHD Graphics 770.

Q: QuestionWhat type of memory does this processor support?

• A:Answer This processor supports both DDR5 and DDR4 memory.

Q: QuestionHow much L3 cache does this processor have?

• A:Answer The Intel Core i9-14900K processor has a 36MB Level 3 cache.

Q: QuestionWhat is the PCI Express configuration of this processor?

• A:Answer The PCI Express configuration is PCIe Gen 5 x1.

Q: QuestionWhich chipsets are compatible with this processor?

• A:Answer This processor is compatible with Intel 700 series and Intel 600 series chipset based motherboards.

Q: QuestionThat title makes it sound like the base is 4.4GHz and turbos up to 6GHz. That is false. You’re showing the turbo E-Core frequency as the base. The true base P Core is 3.2GHz. The one who writes your descriptions needs to understand P cores vs E cores.

Asked 1 year ago by DeceptiveProductTitle.

• A:Answer Greetings from the Intel team. Thank you for your question. The Intel® Core™ i9 processor 14900K has a total of twenty-four cores, eight Performance cores (P-cores), which have a Base Frequency of 3.2 GHz up to a Max Turbo Frequency of 5.6 GHz, and sixteen Efficient-cores (E-cores), which have a Base Frequency of 2.4 GHz up to a Max Turbo Frequency of 4.4 GHz. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: 5.8 GHz. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 identifies the best-performing core(s) on a processor and provides increased performance on those cores through increasing frequency as needed by taking advantage of the power and thermal headroom. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency is the clock frequency of the CPU when running in this mode. Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost Frequency: 6 GHz. Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost (Intel® TVB) is a feature that opportunistically and automatically increases clock frequency above single-core and multi-core Intel® Turbo Boost Technology frequencies based on how much the processor is operating below its maximum temperature and whether turbo power budget is available. The frequency gain and duration depend on the workload, processor capabilities, and cooling solution. CPUs do not always need to run at their maximum frequency. To know how Intel® Core™ Processors work, visit: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/gaming/resources/how-hybrid-design-works.html For detailed information about the Intel® Core™ i9 processor 14900K, visit: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/236773/intel-core-i9-processor-14900k-36m-cache-up-to-6-00-ghz.html Thank you for choosing Intel! Emilio_Intel

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Q: QuestionWhat GPU would be good to go with this? I saw the 4090 was bought with this, and heard the 3090 was great, should I get a 4080 super to mix letting my wallet live for once, and get wonderful performance? I don't want to have a big bottleneck so yeah......

Asked 2 years ago by Ryan.

• A:Answer I personally went 4090 oc to have the best system possible. But a 4080 can pull its weight as well. I dont think you would have any issues with bottle necks going 4080

  Answered 2 years ago by ToxicFpVVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat programs come pre installed?

Asked 2 years ago by Oldman.

• A:Answer Greetings from the Intel team. Thank you for your question. No programs come pre-installed as the Intel® Core™ i9-14900K is only the processor (CPU) and not a whole PC system. For detailed information about the Intel® Core™ i9-14900K processor, visit: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/236773/intel-core-i9-processor-14900k-36m-cache-up-to-6-00-ghz.html Thank you for choosing Intel! Emilio_Intel

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Q: QuestionCan Geek squad install this onto a motherboard for me?

Asked 1 year ago by Irishwhiski.

• A:Answer Yes they can. Did you build your computer yourself or was it purchased already built. I would save the money and install the CPU myself. Make sure the motherboard your using can use the CPU. The installation of the CPU is pretty straight forward. Search it up on Youtube I am sure you find your answer there.

  Answered 1 year ago by Anonymous

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Q: QuestionDoes this processor come with a CPU cooler or does it need to be bought separately?

Asked 2 months ago by rive7425.

• A:Answer Cooler needs to be bought separately

  Answered 2 weeks ago by MattS547Verified Purchase

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Q: Questionhow many active core in this cpu

Asked 5 months ago by Byju.

Q: QuestionWhat is the manufacture date for this CPU? I do not want any made by Intel in 2024.

Asked 10 months ago by Gray27CSvce.

• A:Answer The only way to know for aure is to look at the actial box and look for the MFG date.

  Answered 10 months ago by wrxguy84Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionThis processor idles at over 50c, even with the ROG Ryujin 360 I can't get the temperature down to acceptable levels. IF I run a program heavy I can hit over 90c. My previous processor would idle at 30c. Any Hope to fix?

Asked 11 months ago by Dudleydogg.

• A:Answer no its going to do that

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Q: QuestionIs it possible to overclock this processor to improve performance and will there be a significant performance gain from this?

Asked 1 year ago by SamuelS.

• A:Answer youre lucky to even get the factory clock speeds out of the box

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Q: QuestionIs it possible to purchase this processor with thermal paste already applied?

Asked 1 year ago by BillyM.

• A:Answer No you will have to do that yourself ir purchase a cooler with preapplied paste. Honestly though the pre applied ones are not perfect. I would juat get som KPX and spread it on yourself

  Answered 10 months ago by wrxguy84Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs it compatible with any motherboard ?

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Only LGA 1700 boards

  Answered 10 months ago by wrxguy84Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionThe official specification sheet says i9 to have a base clock of 3.2 Ghz, why is this variant 4.4Ghz?

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Greetings from the Intel team. Thank you for your question. Intel® Core™ desktop processors integrate two types of cores into a single die: powerful performance cores (P-cores) and flexible Efficient cores (E-cores). The Intel® Core™ i9 processor 14900K has eight performance cores with a base frequency of 3.2 GHz up to a max turbo frequency of 5.6 GHz, and sixteen efficient cores with a base frequency of 2.4 GHz up to a max turbo frequency of 4.4 GHz. CPUs do not always need to run at their maximum frequency. To know how Intel® Core™ Processors work, visit: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/gaming/resources/how-hybrid-design-works.html For detailed information about the Intel® Core™ i9 processor 14900K, visit: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/236773/intel-core-i9-processor-14900k-36m-cache-up-to-6-00-ghz.html Thank you for choosing Intel! Emilio_Intel

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Q: QuestionIs there any boost going from a 13900k to a 14900k. Any better performance?

Asked 1 year ago by cheated.

• A:Answer Intel found a fault with the i9-13900K and issued RMA's for that chipset. Replacing it with a 14900K might not result you in any real performance gains, but it will provide you with a more stable chipset.

  Answered 5 months ago by SamwiseCorbin

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