In a major announcement today, Intel revealed its full 14th Gen mobile and desktop processor lineup, signaling a significant upgrade to power-hungry gaming laptops and desktop computers in 2024. The latest processors include the powerful HX-series mobile chips, set to dominate the gaming laptop scene this year.
The flagship Intel Core i9-14900HX takes center stage, equipped with a formidable 24 cores, comprising eight performance cores and 16 efficiency cores. Boasting an impressive turbo frequency of up to 5.8GHz, this processor is tailored for demanding gaming laptops. Notable features include support for up to 192GB of DDR5-5600 memory, discrete Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and Thunderbolt 5.
| Processor Model | Core Configuration | Turbo Frequency | Memory Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core i9-14900HX | 8 Performance / 16 Efficiency | Up to 5.8GHz | Up to 192GB DDR5-5600 |
| Core i7-14700HX | 8 Performance / 12 Efficiency | [Turbo Frequency] | [Memory Support] |
Intel has wasted no time in pitting its latest Core i9-14900HX against AMD’s Ryzen 9 7945HX, the first mobile processor featuring AMD’s 3D V-Cache. In Intel’s tests at 1080p, the i9-14900HX outperformed the 7945HX in most scenarios, with exceptions noted in Horizon Zero Dawn, Cyberpunk 2077, and Red Dead Redemption 2. A closer look at these gaming benchmarks will be crucial to discern the real-world gaming performance.
Simultaneously, Intel is launching its mainstream 14th Gen desktop CPUs, introducing eighteen new processors to the market. The flagship Core i9-14900 leads the pack with 24 cores (eight performance cores and 16 efficiency cores) and a base power consumption of 65 watts.
| Processor Model | Core Configuration | Base Power (Watts) | Memory Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core i9-14900 | 8 Performance / 16 Efficiency | 65 | Up to 192GB DDR5-5600 |
| Core i7-14700 | 8 Performance / 12 Efficiency | [Base Power] | [Memory Support] |
All top-tier Core i5, i7, and i9 desktop chips support DDR5-5600 and 192GB of memory, ensuring compatibility with existing Intel 600- and 700-series motherboards.
While Intel compares its new processors with AMD’s Ryzen 9 7945HX, direct comparisons to the 13th Gen chips are conspicuously absent. Reviews will be crucial to understanding how the 14th Gen mobile and desktop processors truly fare, especially when stacked against their AMD counterparts and the previous generation.
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