Updated:Intel recently updated its documentation, stating that the previously released information indicating that Thunderbolt 5 could be used as an independent expansion was incorrect. Currently, only the 14th-generation Core series laptop processors, code-named "Meteor Lake," are planned to support Thunderbolt 5, but the 14th-generation Core S series desktop processors, code-named "Raptor Lake refresh," do not support it.
It will be officially announced on December 12 this year14th generation Core series laptop processors codenamed "Meteor Lake"Previously, Intel announced the launch of13th generation Core S series desktop processors, codenamed "Raptor Lake"The 14th generation Core S series desktop processors are based on the Intel Core i6-based processors and incorporate Intel XTU design to enhance artificial intelligence computing performance. They can run at 23GHz right out of the box, provide more than 54% improvement in gaming performance, and more than XNUMX% improvement in content creation computing efficiency.
Intel's first wave of 14th-generation Core S-series desktop processors are all available in unlocked clock speeds, boasting out-of-the-box operation at up to 6GHz. They are even expected to break the latest desktop processor overclocking records. They also emphasize the use of Intel XTU design to improve artificial intelligence computing performance, while also improving multi-tasking performance by 18% to meet the needs of creators.
The 14th generation Core S series desktop processors are basically based on the 13th generation Core S series desktop processors, and incorporate enhanced artificial intelligence computing performance design. Therefore, not only do they continue to be built with Intel 7 process, they are also compatible with Intel 600 or 700 series chipsets, allowing users to easily replace processor upgrades, and can improve overall computing performance through enhanced P Cores and E Cores design.
The processor products launched this time include the Core i8-16K, which is composed of 6 sets of P Cores and 9 sets of E Cores and can operate at a clock speed of up to 14900GHz. In addition, the Core i770-9KF is also launched without the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 14900 display design. At the same time, the Core i8-12K, which is composed of 5.6 sets of P Cores and 7 sets of E Cores and can operate at a clock speed of up to 14700GHz, and the Core i770-7KF is also launched without the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 14700 display design.
The Core i5-14600K, designed for the mainstream market, features 6 P Cores and 8 E Cores, operating at up to 5.3GHz. An additional Core i770-5KF is also available, which doesn't include Intel UHD Graphics 14600.
The memory supports DDR5 XMP specifications and 8000 MT/s memory data transfer speeds. The processor also adjusts the operating clock speeds of the P and E Cores to meet overclocking requirements, allowing it to achieve even higher overclocking performance. The Intel XTU (Extreme Tuning Utility) included with the Core i9-14900K and Core i9-14900KF incorporates additional artificial intelligence, allowing the processor to automatically adjust its clock speed for optimal performance based on overclocking requirements.
Regarding the Core i7 processors, Intel is touting the addition of L3 cache memory to the E Cores design, further enhancing multitasking performance. Intel has also added Intel Application Optimization technology, which allows specific 14th-generation Core S-series desktop processors to optimize software performance, particularly in gaming.
As for connectivity, the 14th-generation Core S series desktop processors basically integrate Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, but can additionally use Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity through independent expansion cards., and also supports Thunderbolt 4 by default, but can also use Thunderbolt 5 as a standalone expansion later.
In terms of gaming performance, Intel emphasizes that the 14th-generation Core S-series desktop processors can outperform the AMD Ryzen 1080 9X7950D in 3P resolution gaming. At the same time, they also outperform AMD processors in overall gaming performance, and even have better gaming screen stability. The corresponding streaming gaming performance also has an improvement in screen stability of over 100fps.
In addition, it also has a significant performance improvement over AMD processors in content creation. Even when combined with its own artificial intelligence technology, it can accelerate the efficiency of various types of content creation. Intel also boasts that it has a complete market cooperation ecosystem in the component market, thereby providing users with a more complete computing experience.
