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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 421 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

86%
would recommend
to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the significant improvements in processor speed and overall performance, with many considering it a substantial upgrade. However, some users have noted concerns regarding heat dissipation, particularly when overclocked, and the product's high price.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice and easy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My son needed this and Best Buy was the only place we could get it locally. Super easy online order and pick up. Part was perfect, very happy with the overall experience

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    14900k

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Seems to run decently warmer then im used to in higher load even with a aio cooler but performs great n very fast

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beast cup

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This cpu is a beast for the price tag got it when it was on sale

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fast processor, but a bit of tweaking to stabilize

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Porwerful processor, but as a forewarning, a lot of motherboards seem to not provide the right voltages by default foe the cpu.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am very happy with my purchase, bestbuy delivered my order the next day. awesome, right now enjoying my new processor

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Intel

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good and stable., fast. And very stabled. Paired with a asus mb new memory and hard drive

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    CPU for Gaming and Productivity

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for gaming and productivity. Much more stable after micro code fixes!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great CPU

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing CPU with great gaming power, would recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great CPU

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A huge upgrade for my PC. Does the job wmvery well!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Last of the Monolith CPU's

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Processor, last of the Monoliths. Very happy with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A beast

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A beast of a cpu, does everything I want and more. Nothing else I can say but buy this thing we all know you want to

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    i9 - 14900K

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great, Best Buy staff was extremely helpful. I installed this on my new gaming computer and have had 0 issues since installation, I am thoroughly pleased with my purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Core i9 14900k

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fast CPU. Upgraded my 12700k to this and it is Amazing. If you are into gaming, emulation and converting video files you can't go wrong with this chip

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy Customer!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded from the I9 13900K. No issues so far. Order was completed quickly and customer service was great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Powerhouse Performance, But Is It Built to Last?

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Intel Core i9-14900K 14th Gen processor offers impressive performance with its 24 cores and 32 threads, making it a powerhouse for heavy multitasking, gaming, and content creation. Its boost in single-core performance is particularly strong, and the overall speed is hard to match. However, while the raw power is undeniable, there are concerns about long-term reliability. The biggest downside is the potential for faults beyond the warranty period. This processor runs hot under heavy loads, even with proper cooling, which could lead to long-term stability issues. Given the premium price point, the worry of failure just outside the warranty window is a notable drawback. For those looking for high performance and are willing to take the risk, it may still be worth it, but for those prioritizing durability, it might be better to explore other options or ensure you have an extended warranty plan in place.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great so far.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great CPU and not too hard to install if you follow a video. So far it’s been great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This processor is a beast thanks best buy

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As you can imagine, the performance of this processor is nothing short of a legendary addition to any pc, runs smooth and allows for lots of productivity to be executed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Intel i9

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far I love it runs a little hotter then what I was use to but supper fast

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Even with intel's on going power profiles fail

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    its a great cpu if you know how to tweak the necessary voltages in bios

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    upgraded gaming setup

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this works so great with my husband's gaming set up and allowed him to upgrade and upgrade my son in the process with his hardly used hand me downs.

    I would recommend this to a friend