Intel Introduces 14th Gen Core "Raptor Lake Refresh" Desktop Processor Family

Intel has concluded its client-segment processor launch series by unveiling the new 14th Gen Core "Raptor Lake Refresh" desktop processor family. These processors, with a power rating of 65 W (non-K) models, fill the gaps between the unlocked "K" 125 W SKUs that Intel released in October 2023. All models in the series have a base power value of 65 W, with maximum turbo power ranging from 110 W to 225 W, depending on the specific model.

The Core i9-14900 and i9-14900F models offer a maximum P-core boost frequency of 6.00 GHz, similar to their K and KF counterparts, but with a lower base frequency due to reduced base power. The Core i7-14700 and i7-14700F models have speeds of up to 5.60 GHz. The Core i9 and Core i7 series processors utilize the "Raptor Lake Refresh" silicon, which includes 2 MB of L2 cache per P-core, 4 MB of L2 cache per E-core cluster, and up to 36 MB of L3 cache. The 65 W Core i5 series is based on a smaller silicon with 1.25 MB of L2 cache per P-core, 2 MB of L2 cache per E-core cluster, and up to 30 MB of L3 cache.

The 14th Gen Core i5 series features a core configuration of 6P+8E across the line, along with 24 MB of L3 cache. The top Core i5-14500 model has speeds of up to 5.10 GHz for the P-cores and up to 3.90 GHz for the E-cores. The entry-level Core i3 series remains 4-core/8-thread and lacks E-cores. These chips are based on the smallest desktop silicon without an E-core cluster, featuring up to 6 P-cores and up to 18 MB of L3 cache. The Core i3-14100 model is created from this configuration, enabling four P-cores and 12 MB of L3 cache, with speeds of up to 4.70 GHz.

All Core i9, Core i7, and Core i5 processor models launched today come with the same Intel UHD 770 integrated graphics, which include 2 Xe cores (32 EU). The Core i3 model has a smaller iGPU with just one Xe core, known as UHD Graphics 730.