The leak includes SKU names, basic specifications, cache sizes, and maximum clock speeds, so we expect Chipzilla to be rather upset, particularly as they confirm earlier leaks about the 14th generation K and KF models.
Intel's Innovation 2023 event is scheduled for September 19 to 20 so it was expected that the leaked Raptor Lake Refresh processor lineup would have been announced there.
The appearance of retail listings well ahead of the official announcements and the expected 14th Gen Core K-series product launch in October is still surprising.
In-depth product pages offer the following specifications for the Core i5-14600K, Core i7-14700K, and Core i9-14900K:
- Core i5-14600K (BX8071514600K): 14 cores, 3.5 GHz base, 5.3 GHz boost, 24 MB cache, 125 W TDP
- Core i7-14700K (BX8071514700K): 20 cores, 3.4 GHz base, 5.6 GHz boost, 33 MB cache, 125 W TDP
- Core i9-14900K (BX8071514900K): 24 cores, 3.2 GHz base, 6.0 GHz boost, 36 MB cache, 125 W TDP
The impending launch encompasses unlocked Core-K and Core-KF series, catering to the high-end segment with a TDP of 125W—a preference among gamers seeking enhanced CPU overclocking. Additionally, Intel introduces non-K CPUs with reduced TDPs below 65W, which do not support conventional overclocking. These non-K variants are projected to arrive early the following year.
The Core i9-14900K flagship boasts 24 cores, comprising 8 P-cores and 16 E-Cores. Operating at a base clock of 3.2 GHz and a boost clock of 6.0 GHz, this model surpasses the current-gen variant by 200 MHz in boost clock frequency. The other specifications remain consistent with prior leaks: the Core i7-14700K featuring a 5.6 GHz boost and the Core i5-14600K with a 5.3 GHz boost.
