Raptor Lake Refresh: Intel 14th Gen CPUs

Intel 14^th gen processors are well on the way, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what gaming performance they’ll bring. In this article, we’re looking at everything leaked so far. 

Intel 14^th Gen Processors  

Whilst we don’t have confirmed specs from Intel just yet, the upcoming 14^th Gen processor specifications have possibly been revealed. If these leaked specs hold out to be accurate, Intel 13^th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs could be going the way of the dinosaurs.  

Among other info, the leaks have revealed two new variants of the Core i5 line of processors, all of which feature impressive performance compared to their PBP. There are even new entries in both the Core i7 and i9 line-up! 14^th Gen’s top model is said to be the Core i9 14900KF with 24 cores, of which 8 are P-cores and 16 are E-cores. Notably, the i9 14900K even boasts a boost clock speed of 6.0 GHz on its performance cores. 

What is PBP? 

PBP, or Processor Base Power simply put, is the new name for TDP. It is used to indicate the average level of heat generated in watts during high-performance workloads where the CPU is still operating at its base frequency.  

What are P and E Cores? 

Introduced with Intel’s 12^th Generation processors, P and E cores are part of Intel’s hybrid architecture which combines two types of cores, the Performance (P-core), and the Efficient cores (E-core). 

The P-core is designed for single-threaded, high-frequency performance and is built to handle the majority of the work. This core architecture allows for significantly improved frequency control whilst increasing performance potential. 

The E-core is crafted to handle smaller background tasks, spreading light workloads across multiple cores and threads, unlocking greater efficiency. These cores are also designed to lower power usage when performance cores are not required. 

14^th Gen CPUs at A Glance 

Intel 14^th Generation processors are expected to provide great improvements in gaming performance with some tasty specifications. 

Core i9: With up to a 6.0 GHz max clock P-Core clock speed alongside 24 cores and 32 threads, the Intel Core i9 is set to be an enthusiast’s dream once again.  

Core i7: 14^th Gen brings with it a tasty upgrade for Intel’s i7 line-up with up to a 5.6 GHz boost clock and 20 cores in addition to up to 28 threads.  

Core i5: Finally, the latest generation of Intel’s core i5 platform will see gamers benefit from up to 14 cores and twenty threads, alongside a max clock speed of up to 5.3 GHz 

A New Price to Performance Holy Grail? 

Intel’s Core i7 14700K is set to feature 20 cores! Of these, 8 are P-Cores, and 12 are E-Cores. What’s more, with a max P-Core boost clock of 5.6GHZ and Processor Base Power of 125W, this i7 could be the next gaming gem.  

Will Intel 14^th Gen Support DDR4 Memory? 

Intel’s 14^th Gen desktop processors are expected to follow the previous generation’s duality of accepting both DDR4 and the newer DDR5 RAM. This means you’ll be able to choose from motherboards with either memory slots or even upgrade your current LGA 1700 CPU, depending on motherboard compatibility.  

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Ready For 14^Th Gen CPUs? 

Time for an upgrade? We cannot wait to learn more about Intel 14^th Gen CPUs in the coming weeks! Let us know below if you’re excited about the next generation of Intel gaming.  

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