Intel finally introduced its highly anticipated complete range of 14th-gen Intel Core processors for both mobile and desktop at CES 2024.
This new series is notable for introducing the Intel Core i9-14900HX mobile processor as its flagship, featuring 24 cores. The range includes processors for desktops ranging from 35 watts to 65 watts in power.
What you should be aware of:
- Intel is introducing its latest range of mobile processors and desktops from the 14th generation.
- The standout features are the latest HX series mobile processors, set to transform gaming laptops in 2024.
- These processors are an improvement over the 13th-generation mobile models, referred to as Raptor Lake.
Intel introduces Core 14th Gen HX-series processors for laptops.
Intel Core 14th Gen HX-series processors are intended for individuals seeking high performance on mobile devices, such as gamers, creators, and professionals. The Intel Core i9-14900HX provides a multitasking gaming experience that Intel describes as unparalleled, featuring eight performance cores and 16 efficiency cores.
- Turbo speed reaching 5.8 GHz offers a 17% boost in gaming performance and a 51% increase in multitasking compared to rivals.
- Support is available for a maximum of 24 colors, including eight P-cores and 16 E-cores, as well as 32 threads. Overclocking is also supported, with compatibility for Intel Extreme Utility (XTU) and Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP).
- ThunderboltTM 5 provides 80 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth and advanced wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+) and Wi-Fi 7 (5 Gig).
Intel’s 14th generation Core processors designed for desktop computers.
The broadening of the desktop range provides users in desktop and gaming settings with fresh choices to enjoy the capabilities of Intel’s cutting-edge processors. Key features include:
- Turbo speed reaching 5.8 GHz leads to a 37% increase in multi-thread performance and a 7% improvement in Microsoft Office performance compared to the previous model.
- Up to 24 colors are supported, including eight P-cores, 16 E-cores, and 32 threads, with memory compatibility for DDR5-5600/DDR4-3200 MT/S.
- Advanced Thunderbolt 4, PCIe Gen 5.0, Gen 4.0, and USB 3.2 support enable rapid data transfers.
| Specifications | Color i9 | Color i7 | Color i5 | Color i3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Turbo Frequency [GHz] | Up to 6.0 | Up to 5.6 | Up to 5.3 | Up to 4.7 |
| Intel Turbo Boost Frequency Max Technology 3.0 [GHz] | Up to 5.8 | Up to 5.6 | n | n |
| Maximum Turbo Frequency of Performance Cores [GHz] | Up to 5.6 | Up to 5.5 | Up to 5.1 | Up to 4.7 |
| Maximum Turbo Frequency of Efficient Cores [GHz] | Up to 4.4 | Up to 4.3 | Up to 3.9 | n |
| Processor Cores (P-cores + E-cores) | 24 (8P+16E) | 20 (8P+12E) | 14 (6P+8E) | 4 (4P+0E) |
| Hyper-Threading Intel Technology | Yeah. | Yeah. | Yeah. | No |
| Total number Threads | 32 | 28 | 20 | 8 |
| Director of Intel Threads | Yeah. | No | No | No |
| Intel Smart Cache Size (L3) [MB] | 36 | 33 | 24 | 12 |
| Full Size of Cache L2 [MB] | 32 | 28 | 20 | 5 |
| Maximum Memory Speed [MT/s] | Up to DDR5-5600 | DDR4-3200 | DDR5 4800 | DDR4 3200 |
| Number of Memory Channels | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PCIe 5.0 CPU lines | Up to 16 | Up to 16 | Up to 16 | Up to 16 |
| PCIe 4.0 CPU lines | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Graphs Intel UHD Enhanced by Xe Architecture | i9: Intel® UHD Graphics 770 | i7: Intel® UHD Graphics 770 | i5: Intel® UHD Graphics 770 | i3: Intel® UHD Graphics 730 |
| Dynamic Frequency of Graphics [MHz] | 1650 | 1600 | 1550 | – |
| P-core / E-core / Graphics / Memory Overclocking | Yeah. | No | No | No |
| Intel Quick Sync Video | Yeah. | Yeah. | Yeah. | Yeah. |
| Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) | Yeah. | Yeah. | Yeah. | Yeah. |
| Intel 2 Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel AVX2) | Yeah. | Yeah. | Yeah. | Yeah. |
| Accelerator Gaussian and Neural Intel (GNA) | Yeah. | Yeah. | Yeah. | Yeah. |
14th generation desktop processor models include:
Intel Core Desktop:
- i9-14900
- i7-14700
- i5-14600
- i5-14500
- i5-14400
- i3-14100
Intel Core Version without Built-in Graphics F:
- i9-14900F
- i7-14700F
- i5-14400F
- i3-14100F
Intel® Core Low Power Version – T
- i9-14900T
- i7-14700T
- i5-14600T
- i5-14500T
- i5-14400T
- i3-14100T
Intel Core 300T Series:
- Intel Processor 300T
Intel Core Processors U Series 1 designed for use in mobile devices.
The latest line of Intel Core U Series 1 mobile processors is designed to deliver effective performance on slim and lightweight mobile devices known as ultrabooks. Key characteristics comprise:
- Turbo speed reaches 5.4 GHz on the Intel Core i7 150U, featuring a maximum of 10 cores (two P-cores, eight E-cores) and 12 threads.
- Support is available for memory up to 96 GB with DDR5-5200/DDR4-3200 MT/S compatibility.
- Advanced connectivity is offered through Thunderbolt 4, Bluetooth 5.4, and Wi-Fi 7 (5 Gig) and Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+).
Intel Core Laptop Series U:
- Intel Core 7 processor 150U can be paraphrased as: “150U Intel Core 7 processor.”
- Intel Color 5 processor 120U
- Intel Core 3 processor 100U can be rephrased as “100U processor from Intel’s Core 3 series”.
Compete against AMD
Intel’s Core i9-14900HX appears to outperform AMD’s Ryzen 9 7945HX in many tests, but not all games. It is worth mentioning that Intel did not test these new chips against its own 13th generation models.
Availability of services
Intel also announced a schedule for when the new processors will be available.
- By the end of 2024, processors are expected to be partnered with 60 HX line collaborators.
- Core U is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2024.
