The Intel Core i9 14900KF processor has 24 cores that can reach 6 GHz peak. It is intended for users who need maximum performance in gaming or for their creative tasks.
The Intel Core i9-14900KF processor is always at the forefront of performance. What’s more, its installation does not require updating the motherboard or even the RAM. But it is also synonymous with a lack of innovation by Intel, since the generational gain is particularly low in games or applications. Likewise, consumption is still near peaks, requiring more investment in cooling than is reasonable.
Strong points
- Very fast in application.
- Solid performance in games.
- Support for PCIe 5.0 and Thunderbolt 4.
- DDR4 or DDR5, your choice.
Weak points
- Power consumption.
- Thermal heating.
- Low generational gain.
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Alternatively
AMD is taking the performance slider up a notch with this Ryzen 9 7950X which is living up to expectations in the field of video games and applications. And if power consumption is very high – which causes significant heating – it is possible to get around this problem by activating Eco Mode. This mode has virtually no impact on performance, it is incomprehensible why it is not activated by default.