#processors

Intel's 14th Gen desktop processors boast compatibility with Intel 600- and 700-series motherboards, utilizing LGA 1700 socket. These processors also offer support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 through optional add-ons for refreshed Z790 boards. Price and availability The newly announced Intel Core 14th Gen desktop processors have been officially launched in the US, with availability starting today, October 17th. These processors, including the Core i9-14900K, the Core i7-1700K, and the Core i5-14600K, will maintain last year's pricing—at USD 589, USD 409, and USD 319, respectively. Intel has just announced their new 12th generation desktop processors today based on their new Alder Lake architecture. The three other models are the same processors' KF variants, which means they don't have integrated GPUs. The new 12th Gen processors are the first to support DDR5 memory with support for the older DD4. The processors are also the first to have PCIe 5.0 support with 20 PCIe lanes in total from the CPU. Read more in our articles including "TSMC to Raise Prices for Advanced Chips Starting 2026" and "Intel Core 14th Gen desktop processors announced".