Overview:
Based on Intel’s official specs and AnandTech reporting, here’s the full picture:
Launch Date: Q1 2024 (widely available by March)
Architecture: Intel 7 (10 nm), Raptor Lake Refresh
Cores / Threads: 24 cores—8 Performance (!P‑cores) + 16 Efficiency (E‑cores), with 32 threads total
Clock Speeds:
P‑core base: 3.2 GHz
P‑core max turbo (TVB): 6.2 GHz
Turbo Boost Max 3.0: up to 5.9 GHz
E‑core max: up to 4.5 GHz
Cache: 36 MB shared L3, 32 MB L2
Power: Base power 150 W, max turbo power 253 W (requires strong cooling)
Memory & I/O Support: Dual-channel DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200, up to 192 GB; PCIe 5.0 ×16 + PCIe 4.0 ×4 lanes via LGA1700 socket; ECC support; UHD Graphics 770 built in
WARRANTY DETAILS:
Purchase Type | Warranty Coverage |
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Boxed (Retail) i9‑14900KS | 3‑year Intel warranty + 2‑year extension = up to 5 years total |
OEM / Tray / Pre-built system | Warranty through OEM/retailer, with extended Intel warranty still applicable |