Intel Core i5-14500T socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i5-14500T uses LGA 1700, the LGA socket for Raptor Lake-R desktop designs with DDR5 or DDR4 and 20 PCIe lanes. The 14-core chip at 35 W suits small office boards with 600 and 700 series chipsets.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- January 8, 2024
- Cores and threads
- 14 and 20
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-R
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 1.7 / 4.8 GHz
Intel Core i5-14500T specifications
| Cores | 14 (6 Performance-cores plus 8 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 20 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores and Gracemont E-cores |
| Clocks | 1.7 GHz base, up to 4.8 GHz boost |
| Cache | 24 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 (10 nm) |
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200, 2 channels, up to 192 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 x16 plus PCIe 4.0 x4 (20 lanes) |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770, 32 EUs |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 (45.0 by 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-14500T needs a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1700 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 1700 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,700 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45.0 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | November 2021 |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5, set by the motherboard (one type per board) |
| Cooler mounting holes | 78 × 78 mm |
What the Core i5-14500T is
The Core i5-14500T is a 14-core and 20-thread desktop processor that Intel launched on January 8, 2024 as the low-power 14th Gen i5 with 8 E-cores. Six Performance-cores with 12 threads plus 8 Efficient-cores give 20 threads at 1.7 GHz P-core base and up to 4.8 GHz P-core turbo. Cache is 24 MB of Smart Cache. Processor base power is 35 W, which packs high thread count into small office boxes.
UHD Graphics 770 with 32 execution units cover office displays and light creation. The 14-core layout keeps background services off P-cores during calls. DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 options allow new builds or fleet reuse. The 35 W envelope needs only modest airflow for sustained multitasking.
Dense office multitasking in small cases fits here. Fourteen cores handle VMs, browsers and builds together at low power. Buyers who need faster bursts should take the 65 W 14500 with higher base instead, since this T part trades base clocks for thermals.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 14500T fits LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards with current firmware. H610, B660, B760, H770, Z690 and Z790 list the SKU. The 45.0 by 37.5 mm package uses the 78 by 78 mm cooler pattern.
Memory is DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 in two channels up to 192 GB. E-heavy multitasking benefits from dual-channel bandwidth. ECC on W680 helps entry servers with many threads.
T shoppers compare the two 35 W i5 T parts on E-core count. The 14500T doubles E-cores over the 10-core 14400T for parallel loads. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows LGA 1700 identification.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 in dual channels feeds 14 cores. Multitasking benefits from capacity over speed. A 2 by 16 GB kit covers heavy office use.
PCIe gives 16 Gen5 plus 4 Gen4 lanes for graphics and NVMe. Small boards wire one x16 and one SSD. No lane shortage affects office I/O.
Cooling is 35 W low-profile with quiet operation. Turbo peaks are brief in office loads. Case flow preserves repeat bursts.
Upgrade paths
The LGA socket allows moves to 65 W i5 and i7 parts where cooling allows. Memory and NVMe can also grow. BIOS must list the target.
A working 14500T lasts years with SSD care. A move to LGA 1851 needs a new board.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-14500T use?
It uses LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards with Raptor Lake Refresh support.
How many cores does the Core i5-14500T have?
Fourteen cores and 20 threads at 1.7 GHz base and up to 4.8 GHz boost, with 24 MB of cache at 35 W.
What memory does the 14500T support?
DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 in two channels up to 192 GB.
Can the 14500T be upgraded?
Yes, to 65 W i5 and i7 parts on the same board where cooling and BIOS allow.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i5-14400 Raptor Lake 10 cores 65W FCLGA1700 pattern cores cache PCIe (Intel ARK)
- Intel Core i3-14100 Raptor Lake-R 4 cores specs LGA1700 pattern (TechPowerUp)
- Raptor Lake 14500T 35W 14 cores specs LGA1700 (Wikipedia)
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