Intel Unveils New Intel 14th-generation Core Processors, Next-Gen Chips for Faster, More Powerful Desktops and Laptops.
Intel has unveiled a range of new Intel 14th-generation Core processors designed to deliver noticeable speed and performance gains for both desktop PCs and laptops.
Headlining the announcements at CES 2024 is the new Core i9-14900HX—Intel’s latest high-end chip aimed at gaming rigs and content creation machines. Built on the enhanced Raptor Lake architecture, it boasts 24 cores and 32 threads for blazing-fast processing. Other HX series chips provide similar power scaled to various budgets.
Intel Core HX Series
| Features | i9-14900HX | i7-14700HX | i7-14650HX | i5-14500HX | i5-14450HX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+16 | 8+12 | 8+8 | 6+8 | 6+4 |
| Threads | 32 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 |
| Thermal Velocity Boost | 5.8GHz | 5.5GHz | 5.2GHz | – | – |
| Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | 5.7GHz | 5.4GHz | 5.1GHz | – | – |
| P-core max | 5.8GHz | 5.5GHz | 5.2GHz | 4.9GHz | 4.8GHz |
| E-core max | 4.1GHz | 3.9GHz | 3.7GHz | 3.5GHz | 3.5GHz |
| P-core base | 2.2GHz | 2.1GHz | 2.2GHz | 2.6GHz | 2.4GHz |
| E-core base | 1.6GHz | 1.5GHz | 1.6GHz | 1.9GHz | 1.8GHz |
| Graphics | Intel UHD | Intel UHD | Intel UHD | Intel UHD | Intel UHD |
| Total cache | 36MB | 33MB | 30MB | 24MB | 20MB |
| Base power | 55W | 55W | 55W | 55W | 55W |
| Turbo power | 157W | 157W | 157W | 157W | 157W |
For mainstream desktops, updated non-K models of Intel’s 14th gen Core lineup also promise improved speeds thanks to clock speed increases. Options range from the affordable Core i3 to the mid-range Core i5 and Core i7.
Intel Core i9-14900 Series
| Features | i9-14900 | i7-14700 | i5-14600 | i5-14500 | i5-14400 | i3-14100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+16 | 8+12 | 6+8 | 6+8 | 6+4 | 4+0 |
| Threads | 32 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 8 |
| Intel Thermal Velocity Boost | 5.8GHz | – | – | – | – | – |
| Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | 5.6GHz | 5.4GHz | – | – | – | – |
| P-core max | 5.4GHz | 5.3GHz | 5.2GHz | 5GHz | 4.7GHz | 4.7GHz |
| E-core max | 4.3GHz | 4.2GHz | 3.9GHz | 3.7GHz | 3.5GHz | – |
| P-core base | 2GHz | 2.1GHz | 2.7GHz | 2.6GHz | 2.5GHz | 3.5GHz |
| E-core base | 1.5GHz | 1.5GHz | 2GHz | 1.9GHz | 1.8GHz | – |
| L2 cache | 32MB | 28MB | 20MB | 11.5MB | 9.5MB | 5MB |
| Total cache | 36MB | 33MB | 24MB | 24MB | 20MB | 12MB |
| Base power | 65W | 65W | 65W | 65W | 65W | 60W |
| Turbo power | 219W | 219W | 154W | 154W | 148W | 110W |
| Price | $549 | $384 | $255 | $232 | $221 | $134 |
Finally, Intel unveiled a new series of power-efficient Core U chips designed specifically for thin and lightweight notebooks. Offering up to 10 cores with features like Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 7 support, they aim to supercharge ultraportables.
Intel Core U Series Series
| Features | Core 7 Processor 150U | Core 5 Processor 120U | Core 3 Processor 100U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2+8 | 2+8 | 2+4 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 | 8 |
| P-core max | 5.4GHz | 5GHz | 4.7GHz |
| E-core max | 4GHz | 3.8GHz | 3.3GHz |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| Graphics clock | 1.3GHz | 1.25GHz | 1.25GHz |
| Total cache | 12MB | 12MB | 10MB |
| Base power | 15W | 15W | 15W |
| Turbo power | 55W | 55W | 55W |
The new desktop processors are available starting today from Intel partners and retailers. The mobile chips will come to next-generation laptops over the coming weeks, giving a speed boost to future slim and innovative portable PCs.
