Intel Core i9-14900T socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i9-14900T 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 35 W suits small office boards with 600 and 700 series chipsets.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- January 8, 2024
- Cores and threads
- 24 and 32
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-R
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i9
- Clocks
- 1.1 / 5.5 GHz
Intel Core i9-14900T specifications
| Cores | 24 (8 Performance-cores plus 16 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 32 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores and Gracemont E-cores |
| Clocks | 1.1 GHz base, up to 5.5 GHz boost |
| Cache | 36 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 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 | Intel UHD Graphics 770, 32 EUs |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 (45.0 by 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i9-14900T 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 i9-14900T is
The Core i9-14900T is a 24-core and 32-thread desktop processor that Intel launched on January 8, 2024 as the low-power 14th Gen i9. Eight Performance-cores with 16 threads plus 16 Efficient-cores give 32 threads at 1.1 GHz P-core base and up to 5.5 GHz P-core turbo. Cache is 36 MB of Smart Cache. Processor base power is 35 W, which packs flagship thread count into small office boxes.
UHD Graphics 770 cover office displays and light creation from shared memory. The 24-core layout keeps VMs, builds and calls together at low power. DDR5-5600 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. Thirty-two threads handle parallel work where 14-core i5 parts queue. Buyers who need faster bursts should take the 65 W 14900 with 5.8 GHz turbo instead, since this T part trades base and turbo for thermals.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 14900T fits LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards with Raptor Lake Refresh 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 DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 in two channels up to 192 GB. Thread-heavy multitasking benefits from 32 GB or more. ECC on W680 helps small servers with many threads.
T shoppers compare the 35 W flagships on turbo. The 14900T trails the 65 W part by 0.9 GHz base and 0.3 GHz boost for 30 W less power. 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 up to 192 GB feeds 24 cores. Capacity matters more than speed for officeVM use. Dual modules are preferred.
PCIe gives 16 Gen5 plus 4 Gen4 lanes for graphics and NVMe. Small boards wire one x16 and one SSD. Office I/O never strains the set.
Cooling is 35 W low-profile with quiet fans. Short turbo peaks need only brief airflow. Dust control preserves repeat behavior.
Upgrade paths
The LGA socket allows moves to 65 W i9 on the same board where cooling allows. Memory and NVMe can also grow. BIOS must list the target.
A working 14900T lasts office years. A move to LGA 1851 needs a new board.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i9-14900T use?
It uses LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards with Raptor Lake Refresh support.
How many cores does the Core i9-14900T have?
Twenty-four cores and 32 threads at 1.1 GHz base and up to 5.5 GHz boost, with 36 MB of cache at 35 W.
What memory does the 14900T support?
DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 in two channels up to 192 GB.
Can the 14900T be upgraded?
Yes, to 65 W i9 parts 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 14900T 35W 24 cores specs LGA1700 (Wikipedia)
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