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Brand | Intel |
CPU Manufacturer | Intel |
CPU Model | Core i9 |
CPU Speed | 6 GHz |
CPU Socket | LGA 1700 |
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- Game without compromise. Play harder and work smarter with Intel Core 14th Gen processors
- 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) and 32 threads. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 included
- Leading max clock speed of up to 6.0 GHz gives you smoother game play, higher frame rates, and rapid responsiveness
- Compatible with Intel 600-series (with potential BIOS update) or 700-series chipset-based motherboards
- DDR4 and DDR5 platform support cuts your load times and gives you the space to run the most demanding games
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For gaming | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Stability | 4.3 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Easy to install | 5.0 | 4.4 | — | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Versatility | 4.8 | — | — | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
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core count | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
cpu socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 771 | FCLGA1700 | LGA 771 |
cpu speed | 6 GHz | 5.8 GHz | 5.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz | 5.6 GHz | 5.3 hertz |
cpu family | core i9 | core i9 | core i7 | core i5 | core i7 | core i5 |
L2 cache | 128 MB | 32 MB | 24 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB |
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Game without compromise.
Go beyond performance with Intel Core processors.
Be everything you want to be, in-game and out, with optimized performance and new features that let you play harder and work smarter.
Key Specs
Processor base power: | 125W |
Intel Smart Cache: | 24 MB |
Motherboard compatibility: | 600 and 700 series |
Total CPU PCIe lanes: | 20 |
Maximum Memory Speed: | DDR5 5600,DDR4 3200 |
Unlocked & overclockable?(2): | Yes |
Discrete graphics card req? | Yes |
Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0?: | Yes |
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Designed for the needs of today’s gamers.
Newly optimized hybrid architecture and industry-leading technology enable you to go beyond gaming and creation.1 From progressing in-game to advancing in real life, Intel empowers you to be your best self.
- Performance-cores – Unleashes the capability to optimize the latest games and gaming software.
- Efficient-cores – Provides multitasking power to work, play, and most importantly game together
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Overclock with ease
Customize your performance to meet your precise needs with the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility.3
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Game smarter
Expanded Intel Smart Cache sizes accelerate your processor for stable gameplay and higher, more consistent FPS.
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Power your imagination.
- Performance hybrid architecture can easily run streaming software in the background while prioritizing gameplay
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Realize your dream build
- 600 or 700 series motherboards
- DDR4 or DDR5 memory4
- Up to PCIe Gen 5 components6
- Up to Wi-Fi 7 networks5
Beyond performance.
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Processor Cores
| 14 (6P+8E) | 24 (8P+16E) | 20 (8P+12E) | 20 (8P+12E) | 14 (6P+8E) | 24 (8P+16E) |
Processor Threads
| 20 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 32 |
Intel Smart Cache (L3) Size
| 24 MB | 36 MB | 33 MB | 33 MB | 24 MB | 36 MB |
Total L2 Cache
| 20 MB | 32 MB | 28 MB | 28 MB | 20 MB | 32 MB |
Memory Speed
| DDR5 5600,DDR4 3200 | DDR5 5600,DDR4 3200 | DDR5 5600,DDR4 3200 | DDR5 5600,DDR4 3200 | DDR5 5600,DDR4 3200 | DDR5 5600,DDR4 3200 |
Processor Graphics
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
CPU PCIe Lanes
| 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Chipset Compatability
| Intel 700-600 Series Chipset | Intel 700-600 Series Chipset | Intel 700-600 Series Chipset | Intel 700-600 Series Chipset | Intel 700-600 Series Chipset | Intel 700-600 Series Chipset |
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Product Description
Intel® Core™ i9-14900K desktop processor. Featuring Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency, PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked Intel® Core™ i9 desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators to help deliver high performance. Compatible with Intel® 700 Series and Intel® 600 Series (with potential BIOS update) chipset-based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power.
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Brand | Intel |
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Series | Core™ i9-14900K |
Item model number | BX8071514900K |
Item Weight | 13.6 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 7 x 2.5 x 0.04 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7 x 2.5 x 0.04 inches |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 1 |
Manufacturer | Intel |
Language | English |
ASIN | B0CGJDKLB8 |
Country of Origin | China |
Date First Available | October 16, 2023 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #11 in Computer CPU Processors |
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Customers like the speed and performance of the computer processor. For example, they mention it's exceptional, works well, and has a pretty good performance increase on benchmarks. That said, some are satisfied with value. That being said, opinions are mixed on heat output, stability, power draw, and quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the speed of the processor. They mention that it has exceptional speeds and performance, making every task a breeze. The processor is great and runs smoothly. It boasts sub-55ns bus latency, and sub-9.3ns FWL. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and reliability of the product.
"So far so good. This CPU is a monster and runs very nicely and boosts to max clocks (6ghz on two cores and 5.7ghz on all cores) unlimited TDP..." Read more
"It’s very capable for modern gaming without disappearing the average user who games a lot. The stability is great...." Read more
"...-cores enabled, it supports 8200 to 8400 MTS CL38 DDR5 RAM, boasts sub-55ns bus latency, and sub-9.3ns FWL...." Read more
"...Either way, its fast, and it runs everything great, so I'm happy till the next go around." Read more
Customers like the performance of the computer processor. They say it's fast, works well, and has no issues. Some say it works great right out of the box and is an excellent, stable CPU.
"...CPU now at 5.8ghz with HT disabled and a -75mV offset and it's working like a charm and very stable in gaming workloads and encoding..." Read more
"...Either way, its fast, and it runs everything great, so I'm happy till the next go around." Read more
"...water reached 36C and the worst core temperature was 85C. The processor just works...." Read more
"...Something my old cpu did NOT have. E-cores can severely impact certain software performance...." Read more
Customers like the value of the computer processor. They mention it's well worth the money, the best processor for the price, and a great buy when on sale.
"...It’s very fast, it never stutters, and doesn’t disappoint. It’s well worth the money. With a proper 360mm AIO cooler, it doesn’t get too hot...." Read more
"...The performance is there. The value for money is quite good too...." Read more
"...The original asking price was insane, I bought it on a whim on a late night...." Read more
"...are degrading this processor but I’m here to tell you it’s well worth the money!..." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the computer processor to be super easy. They mention that the instructions are easy to follow, the processor is well packaged, and it handles everything with ease. Some say that the processor uses the same socket as the previous generation, making it easy to upgrade.
"...I used an Asus TUF Gaming AIO cooler for gaming. It’s pretty easy to install." Read more
"...The I7 was the last thing I needed. It was easy for him to install. It performs fantastic." Read more
"Installation was great! It was my first time building a PC and nothing went wrong!" Read more
"...The product is well packaged with some assembly instructions that are easy to follow...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the computer processor. Some mention it's an awesome CPU, and an absolute beast. However, others say that there are known issues with this processor, including poor silicon quality and flaky performance.
"So far so good. This CPU is a monster and runs very nicely and boosts to max clocks (6ghz on two cores and 5.7ghz on all cores) unlimited TDP..." Read more
"...Basically an unfixable hardware flaw that affects some chips...." Read more
"...A high-quality cooler is crucial; for those opting for an AIO, ensure it includes at least an 8th gen Asetek pump and a 360 Thickboy copper radiator..." Read more
"...This is a perfect upgrade chip for somebody on an older 12th gen i5 or lower. I wouldn't consider building new with it however...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the heat output of the computer processor. Some mention that it runs cool, while others say that it causes the cooler to spool up when playing poorly. Some say that under 100% load it will often thermally throttle and sporadically hit 100C. It's power-hungry and may require robust cooling solutions.
"...I have noticed that it runs a bit cooler than my previous 13900KF, especially when you consider the core to core deltas...." Read more
"I guess everyone is right, these things are hot and then some. I went with a off brand AIO, and for the most part I'm good...." Read more
"...It’s well worth the money. With a proper 360mm AIO cooler, it doesn’t get too hot. I used an Asus TUF Gaming AIO cooler for gaming...." Read more
"...I'm not trying to say that to scare you but it runs warm...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the computer processor. Some mention that the memory trains fast and is stable even when pushed well above its maximum speed, while others say that it does not run stable when overclocked and encounters some instability with applications. The chip becomes unstable under heavy loads and experiences random crashes.
"...If I use a -75mV offset with 5.8ghz and HT enabled, my PC crashes. So disabling HT definitely enables the CPU to use less power...." Read more
"...The stability is great. It’s very fast, it never stutters, and doesn’t disappoint. It’s well worth the money...." Read more
"Overall this processor has worked well. I have had some minor issues with the PC crashing while playing games and I have not been able to pinpoint..." Read more
"...killed AI overclocking and set the INTEL setting and now have a very stable system. It outperforms my 5950x when encoding, which is impressive...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the power draw of the computer processor. Some mention that it excels in gaming, has reduced idle/casual power use, and offers smooth performance in demanding tasks like gaming, content creation, and multitasking. However, others say that it's power-hungry and may require robust cooling solutions.
"...There's a cost to this CPU though. Heat. And power draw...." Read more
"...Indeed, I own a 7800X3D build and absolutely adore it! It excels in gaming... primarily in GAMING! Thus, there's no cause for concern...." Read more
"...This CPU draws a ton of power so you might see it bump up to 80⁰ occasionally, for a very brief moment. (Maybe 1 second or less)" Read more
"...Be ready for this CPU to draw a significant amount of power at full load...." Read more
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In gaming workloads it never throttles though and stays at 5.7ghz all core boost the entire time with temps in CPU intensive games anywhere from the upper 50s to mid 60s and upper 40s to mid 50s in non CPU intensive games
**Update**
I have the CPU now at 5.8ghz with HT disabled and a -75mV offset and it's working like a charm and very stable in gaming workloads and encoding (it downclocks when it hits 90c for encoding workloads but for gaming it stays at 5.8ghz), which is amazing since it's on an air cooled setup, though the setup is as optimal as it gets for air cooling! As for temps, they are a little lower than running it at 5.7ghz with HT enabled and a -50mV offset. If I use a -75mV offset with 5.8ghz and HT enabled, my PC crashes. So disabling HT definitely enables the CPU to use less power.
If you're predominantly using your machine for gaming, then I definitely recommend turning HT off regardless as most games tend to run better with HT disabled. But if you're using it for productivity or a blend of both productivity and gaming, then definitely turn HT on.
The only mildly disappointing thing for me is that the memory controller isn't as good as I thought it would be. Mine runs 48GB DDR5 7400 CL34 at 1.35V on the IMC, but to hit DDR5 7600 CL36 with stability I need to increase the IMC voltage to 1.41V which just isn't worth it if you ask me for such a minor bump in performance. My previous 13900KF could do 48GB DDR5 7800 at 1.36V on the IMC.
Core wise though, the CPU is definitely superior to 13th gen.
For those considering making a purchase, I highly recommend using an Apex/Apex Encore MOBO or another reputable 2 DIMM board, particularly for AM5 or LGA1700, if overclocking is your goal. A high-quality cooler is crucial; for those opting for an AIO, ensure it includes at least an 8th gen Asetek pump and a 360 Thickboy copper radiator with performance fans—
Avoid the aesthetically pleasing but functionally inferior Lian Li reversed SL Infinity Fans. Genuine static pressure fans, capable of efficiently doing the job, are what you need. Despite what your favorite YouTuber might suggest, you should prioritize efficiency over aesthetics.
When selecting DDR5, opt for GOOD BINNED options. If a high-binned QVL compatible set isn't your choice, at a minimum, go for HYNIX A for single rank and HYNIX M for dual rank.
The 14900K, when expertly tuned, becomes a gaming and multitasking powerhouse—achieving 43 to 44k in R23, with 6.2GHz boosting, 5.9GHz across its 8 physical cores and 8 threads, and 16 physical e-cores at 4.7GHz for a total of 32 threads, of which only 8 are virtual. With hyper-threading and e-cores enabled, it supports 8200 to 8400 MTS CL38 DDR5 RAM, boasts sub-55ns bus latency, and sub-9.3ns FWL. It's a marvel in Aida64 full, minus SSD, burn-in stress test stability. Adjusting all cores down to 5.8 and boosting to 6.0 can further reduce bus latency to easily below 50ns...
Did I mention overall CPU temperatures typically remain between 35 to 40°C under heavy gaming loads, rarely exceeding 50°C? Despite the capability of 3 EATX connections to easily deliver over 400W of power, I'd advise against exceeding 325W daily, as the performance gains beyond this point are minimal without extreme overclocking and cooling methods—increased voltage requirements could significantly shorten the lifespan of your CPU. For tinkerers, this CPU is a dream come true.
As of this date—4-4-2024: We anticipate future silicon manufacturing constraints will evolve, but that's a discussion for another time.
The X3D Elephant in the room: Don't worry, I own one, and this is about science, not purchase bias...
We'll sidestep intricate discussions about CLDO, FCLK, and MCLK concerns, and why the substantial L3 cache has become an essential workaround for the instability caused by chiplet-based IMC in handling DDR5 for gamers. If the augmentation of the L3 cache wasn't primarily to address DDR5 issues stemming from the chiplet design, why not significantly enhance and accelerate the L1 cache? The design doesn't allow for it since it's not monolithic, which wouldn't be practical. Those well-versed in the subject matter understand this. While chiplets represent the future, we must acknowledge that this future hasn't fully materialized for every aspect of computing, allowing us to look beyond the "normie YouTuber AMD cults."
Indeed, I own a 7800X3D build and absolutely adore it! It excels in gaming... primarily in GAMING! Thus, there's no cause for concern. Let's briefly touch on the "benefits" like reduced thermals and supposed platform longevity (as if motherboard chipset upgrades and advancements in power delivery methods don't occur... humor me, over the planned 6 years). I, too, long for Z390 features on my Z790 board (/end sarcasm), not to mention the potential for longer boot times when tinkering with DDR5 or PBO, or even under normal conditions, and texture stutter/tearing... oops, and all those other delightful topics Lisa tends to highlight without addressing the influence of influencers with communications degrees rather than computer science degrees. Just having fun, do what you love!
I don't blame Amazon, Intel, AMD, or Nvidia more than the other. Manufacturing and shipping issues happen. The chip I received from Amazon didn't meet my expectations, but my other purchases have been exceptional. By chance alone, the other four 14900Ks I've received from various distributors have been stellar!
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Settings in pictures are daily driven....No stability concerns all AIDIA 64 Stress tested for multiple hours and hundreds of gaming/workload hours. I can get bus latency down to under 50NS but need to decrease core clock to locked 5.8GHZ to stay at safe voltage.... Depends what needs done, either/or is screaming fast even 55ns at that Bandwidth.
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For those considering making a purchase, I highly recommend using an Apex/Apex Encore MOBO or another reputable 2 DIMM board, particularly for AM5 or LGA1700, if overclocking is your goal. A high-quality cooler is crucial; for those opting for an AIO, ensure it includes at least an 8th gen Asetek pump and a 360 Thickboy copper radiator with performance fans—
Avoid the aesthetically pleasing but functionally inferior Lian Li reversed SL Infinity Fans. Genuine static pressure fans, capable of efficiently doing the job, are what you need. Despite what your favorite YouTuber might suggest, you should prioritize efficiency over aesthetics.
When selecting DDR5, opt for GOOD BINNED options. If a high-binned QVL compatible set isn't your choice, at a minimum, go for HYNIX A for single rank and HYNIX M for dual rank.
The 14900K, when expertly tuned, becomes a gaming and multitasking powerhouse—achieving 43 to 44k in R23, with 6.2GHz boosting, 5.9GHz across its 8 physical cores and 8 threads, and 16 physical e-cores at 4.7GHz for a total of 32 threads, of which only 8 are virtual. With hyper-threading and e-cores enabled, it supports 8200 to 8400 MTS CL38 DDR5 RAM, boasts sub-55ns bus latency, and sub-9.3ns FWL. It's a marvel in Aida64 full, minus SSD, burn-in stress test stability. Adjusting all cores down to 5.8 and boosting to 6.0 can further reduce bus latency to easily below 50ns...
Did I mention overall CPU temperatures typically remain between 35 to 40°C under heavy gaming loads, rarely exceeding 50°C? Despite the capability of 3 EATX connections to easily deliver over 400W of power, I'd advise against exceeding 325W daily, as the performance gains beyond this point are minimal without extreme overclocking and cooling methods—increased voltage requirements could significantly shorten the lifespan of your CPU. For tinkerers, this CPU is a dream come true.
As of this date—4-4-2024: We anticipate future silicon manufacturing constraints will evolve, but that's a discussion for another time.
The X3D Elephant in the room: Don't worry, I own one, and this is about science, not purchase bias...
We'll sidestep intricate discussions about CLDO, FCLK, and MCLK concerns, and why the substantial L3 cache has become an essential workaround for the instability caused by chiplet-based IMC in handling DDR5 for gamers. If the augmentation of the L3 cache wasn't primarily to address DDR5 issues stemming from the chiplet design, why not significantly enhance and accelerate the L1 cache? The design doesn't allow for it since it's not monolithic, which wouldn't be practical. Those well-versed in the subject matter understand this. While chiplets represent the future, we must acknowledge that this future hasn't fully materialized for every aspect of computing, allowing us to look beyond the "normie YouTuber AMD cults."
Indeed, I own a 7800X3D build and absolutely adore it! It excels in gaming... primarily in GAMING! Thus, there's no cause for concern. Let's briefly touch on the "benefits" like reduced thermals and supposed platform longevity (as if motherboard chipset upgrades and advancements in power delivery methods don't occur... humor me, over the planned 6 years). I, too, long for Z390 features on my Z790 board (/end sarcasm), not to mention the potential for longer boot times when tinkering with DDR5 or PBO, or even under normal conditions, and texture stutter/tearing... oops, and all those other delightful topics Lisa tends to highlight without addressing the influence of influencers with communications degrees rather than computer science degrees. Just having fun, do what you love!
I don't blame Amazon, Intel, AMD, or Nvidia more than the other. Manufacturing and shipping issues happen. The chip I received from Amazon didn't meet my expectations, but my other purchases have been exceptional. By chance alone, the other four 14900Ks I've received from various distributors have been stellar!
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Settings in pictures are daily driven....No stability concerns all AIDIA 64 Stress tested for multiple hours and hundreds of gaming/workload hours. I can get bus latency down to under 50NS but need to decrease core clock to locked 5.8GHZ to stay at safe voltage.... Depends what needs done, either/or is screaming fast even 55ns at that Bandwidth.
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Gaming seems fine, no issues. I play all kinds of games, FPS, MMO's, survival, etc. (Paired with a Gigabyte Gaming 4090 OC, Tforce 64 gigs 6000 M/T DDR5, samsung 990 pro NVME 2 tb x2, no OCing done by me.)
I replaced a 5950x, which was having issues for some reason, just felt like it was getting slower and slower, thermal paste and heat were fine on it, never got over 60c with the beefier AIO I had on it. Just took longer and longer to render things. I guess I wore it out!
I just think you'll want a good AIO, and/or a solid water cooling solution for this to really get the best out of it. I'm not sure a air cooled option will do you any good, but hey I've been wrong many times, so there might be something that can handle the job.
All in all, not bad, but it's not going to give you much performance boost over last gen, matter of fact I found out later 13700k beats it in a lot of tests, blargh! Either way, its fast, and it runs everything great, so I'm happy till the next go around.
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Me gustó mucho, sin demeritar a la competencia AMD que lo está haciendo genial también. Per en mi caso como las memorias DDR5 vienen optimizadas para intel y no quiero estar batallando, me decidí por este y no me arrepiento de mi compra. Muy buen producto de calidad premium.
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I decided to go with the 14700K for a few reasons. One is that it's the only 14th gen part from Intel that got a significant upgrade (four more e-cores and 8 more threads, plus a small clock boost).
I also don't like that the 3DFX part from AMD had caused some minor issues for people, and I definitely don't like the RAM issues I see all the time on AMD systems. If it wasn't for the RAM issues, I may have gone AMD this time. Out of all the Intel systems I have assembled for customers over the years, I have not once come across a RAM issue that wasn't caused by bad RAM.
This CPU is working perfectly, and gaming excellently. Gaming benchmarks show it to be a very good CPU, and I am not having any issues with it.
If you are interested in any other Intel parts, I suggest going with 13th gen as you will basically get the same part for less money. For an i7 system though, this is an excellent CPU and a half decent upgrade over the previous gen.
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I decided to go with the 14700K for a few reasons. One is that it's the only 14th gen part from Intel that got a significant upgrade (four more e-cores and 8 more threads, plus a small clock boost).
I also don't like that the 3DFX part from AMD had caused some minor issues for people, and I definitely don't like the RAM issues I see all the time on AMD systems. If it wasn't for the RAM issues, I may have gone AMD this time. Out of all the Intel systems I have assembled for customers over the years, I have not once come across a RAM issue that wasn't caused by bad RAM.
This CPU is working perfectly, and gaming excellently. Gaming benchmarks show it to be a very good CPU, and I am not having any issues with it.
If you are interested in any other Intel parts, I suggest going with 13th gen as you will basically get the same part for less money. For an i7 system though, this is an excellent CPU and a half decent upgrade over the previous gen.
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Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2023
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CPU has never gone over 75c even playing games @ 4k, idle it sits around 40c. Gaming/rendering/photo and vidoe manipulation is effortless and super fast.