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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 374 reviews

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85%would recommend to a friend

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Customers value the Core i9-14900K's overall performance, citing its excellent capabilities in handling demanding tasks and delivering a great user experience. However, some users have noted that the processor runs warm under heavy workloads, suggesting the need for effective cooling solutions. Positive feedback highlights its strong performance and ability to meet expectations. Concerns regarding heat generation should be considered when planning a system build.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ultimate Power for Gaming and Productivity

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really good cpu works great super quick gaming is so smooth and productivity the best of the both worlds

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

    Enthusiast Powerhouse

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

    This thing is a powerhouse, make sure you have a cooler to match (360 mm aio or bigger) upgraded from 10th gen i9. Major improvements.Not much different from the 13th gen. Get whichever is on sale.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Not much more than 13th gen”refresh”

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

    Definitely a noticeable upgrade from the 12th gen i9 for me. I am always impressed by intels upgrades though this one isn’t much from the 13th gen it’s still very reliable and on sale worth every penny.

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

    Awesome

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

    Perfect balance between performance and efficiency

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great CPU

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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, preforms great in games and multiple tasks

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

    Do your research assume the risk if you buy.

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

    I completely do not understand how Intel has Completely forgone, quality control. Apparently there's a huge issue at the CPU failing. I am under constant watching for any indication of failure. Would not recommend due to the lack of my ability to pre research, this product. If I knew everything about it, I probably would have went to Ryzen for the first time in my entire life.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super cpu

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

    Moving from a core 2 duo to this is phenomenal. Fast and runs great with graphite pad and air cooling. Im sure its cooler on water but im not a risk taker

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    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
  • Pros mentioned:
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    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cool me down

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

    What can be said, this is currently one of the best Intel processors on the market. Great performance. Expect large power draws.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cpu

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

    This is a very nice cpu have had no problems at all

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

    Great CPU

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

    This is a very good top of the line CPU. Not much beats it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    A little hot but a really good chip. Good chip for a high end pc.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    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
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    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very powerful CPU.

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great powerful processor, although maybe a little overkill for most applications. Make sure your motherboard is compatible with this CPU before purchasing.

    I would recommend this to a friend