Intel has officially unveiled the 14th generation of Core processors. The chips in this new series are largely refreshed versions of the 13th gen Core processors, and there are not many significant innovations to be found. The only chip that noticeably stands out among its predecessors is the Core i7-14700K, which may be the most intriguing unit in this family.
Intel officially introduced the new family of Intel Core 14th gen processors, which primarily includes the Core i9-14900K, Core i7-14700K, and Core i5-14600K chips, along with variants without integrated graphics (denoted with an “F” in the name). In terms of specifications, Intel has not brought any major surprises, which may leave many people feeling somewhat disappointed with these new units. The core and thread configuration in the Core i9-14900K and Core i5-14600K remains the same as their predecessors.
The situation looks somewhat better for the Core i7-14700K, which received four additional Efficient cores and is expected to deliver noticeably better performance in multi-threaded tasks. However, the Core i5-14600K appears to be a copy of the i5-13600K, even having the same Boost clock.
Intel boasts that the 14th gen Core processors offer several enhancements, including support for external WiFi 7 modules and faster DDR5 memory with speeds of up to 8000 MT/s. The company also promises improved gaming performance, but the differences compared to the previous generation are quite small.
