Intel Core i9-14900F socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i9-14900F uses LGA 1700, the LGA socket for Raptor Lake-R desktop designs with DDR5 or DDR4 and 20 PCIe lanes. The 24-core chip at 65 W without graphics suits gaming boards with discrete GPUs and 600 and 700 series chipsets.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- January 8, 2024
- Cores and threads
- 24 and 32
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-R
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i9
- Clocks
- 2.0 / 5.8 GHz
Intel Core i9-14900F specifications
| Cores | 24 (8 Performance-cores plus 16 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 32 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores and Gracemont E-cores |
| Clocks | 2.0 GHz base, up to 5.8 GHz boost |
| Cache | 36 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 (10 nm) |
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200, 2 channels, up to 192 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 x16 plus PCIe 4.0 x4 (20 lanes) |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 (45.0 by 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i9-14900F 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 i9-14900F is
The Core i9-14900F is a 24-core and 32-thread desktop processor that Intel launched on January 8, 2024 as the graphics-less twin of the 14900. Eight Performance-cores with 16 threads plus 16 Efficient-cores give 32 threads at 2.0 GHz P-core base and up to 5.8 GHz P-core turbo. Cache is 36 MB of Smart Cache. Processor base power is 65 W, which fits tower gaming PCs with discrete cards.
No integrated GPU is present, so a discrete graphics card is required. CPU speed matches the graphics version on cores, cache and clocks. DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 board options and 20 PCIe lanes carry over. The F suffix saves money where displays always attach to discrete outputs.
Gamers with cards fit here. Twenty-four cores keep streaming plus play smooth. Buyers who need backup display without a card should take the Intel Core i9-14900 with UHD 770 instead, since this F SKU stays dark without a GPU.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 14900F fits LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards with Raptor Lake Refresh firmware. Board video ports stay inactive, so the discrete GPU provides all displays. The 45.0 by 37.5 mm package uses the 78 by 78 mm pattern.
Memory is DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 in two channels up to 192 GB. Discrete graphics use system RAM only for assets, so dual-channel kits remain preferred.
F shoppers compare graphics need alone. Throughput equals the non-F twin. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers 600 series updates.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 in dual channels feeds 24 cores. Gaming benefits from dual modules. Capacity follows game plus background loads.
PCIe gives 16 Gen5 plus 4 Gen4 lanes. The x16 serves the GPU at full width while Gen4 x4 serves NVMe.
Cooling is 65 W class with turbo headroom. Case airflow decides repeat 5.8 GHz behavior.
Upgrade paths
The LGA socket allows moves to K i9 on the same board. Memory, GPU and NVMe can also grow. BIOS must list the target.
A working 14900F lasts years with GPU care. A move to LGA 1851 needs a new board.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i9-14900F use?
It uses LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards. A discrete GPU is required.
How fast is the Core i9-14900F?
Twenty-four cores and 32 threads at 2.0 GHz base and up to 5.8 GHz boost, with 36 MB of cache at 65 W.
Does the 14900F have integrated graphics?
None. A discrete graphics card is required for any display.
Can the 14900F be upgraded?
Yes, to K i9 on the same board where cooling and BIOS allow.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i5-14400 Raptor Lake 10 cores 65W FCLGA1700 pattern (Intel ARK)
- Intel Core i3-14100 Raptor Lake-R specs LGA1700 pattern (TechPowerUp)
- Raptor Lake 14900F 65W 24 cores specs LGA1700 (Wikipedia)
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