Intel Core i9-14901KE socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i9-14901KE uses LGA 1700, the LGA socket for Raptor Lake-R embedded designs with DDR5 or DDR4 and 20 PCIe lanes. The unlocked 8-core P-only chip at 125 W suits embedded boards with strong cooling and commercial temperature support.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- July 2024
- Cores and threads
- 8 and 16
- Base power
- 125 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-R
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Core i9
- Clocks
- 3.8 / 5.8 GHz
Intel Core i9-14901KE specifications
| Cores | 8 (8 Performance-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 16 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove |
| Clocks | 3.8 GHz base, up to 5.8 GHz boost |
| Cache | 36 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 125 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 (10 nm) |
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200, 2 channels, up to 192 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 x16 plus PCIe 4.0 x4 (20 lanes) |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Multiplier | Unlocked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 (45.0 by 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i9-14901KE needs a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1700 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 1700 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,700 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45.0 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | November 2021 |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5, set by the motherboard (one type per board) |
| Cooler mounting holes | 78 × 78 mm |
What the Core i9-14901KE is
The Core i9-14901KE is an 8-core and 16-thread embedded processor that launched in July 2024 as the unlocked P-only embedded flagship. Eight Raptor Cove Performance-cores with Hyper-Threading and no Efficient-cores give 16 threads at 3.8 GHz base and up to 5.8 GHz boost. Cache is 36 MB of Smart Cache. Processor base power is 125 W with unlocked multiplier for tuning where the board allows.
The unlocked multiplier sets this KE apart from locked E and TE twins. Vendors can tune power and clocks for machine vision that needs every megahertz. UHD Graphics 770 from shared memory drive panels. The 125 W envelope needs workstation-class active cooling, unlike 45 W and 65 W twins.
High-speed embedded test rigs fit here. Eight P-cores at 3.8 GHz base sustain throughput where lower-base parts dip. Buyers with 65 W limits should take the Intel Core i9-14901E with 5.6 GHz peak instead, since this KE part needs much stronger delivery for the last 0.2 GHz.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 14901KE fits LGA 1700 embedded boards with 125 W delivery and unlocked-multiplier BIOS support. Desktop Z690 and Z790 tuning experience does not transfer automatically, so embedded vendor lists govern. The neutral sentence covers that case.
Embedded boards pair this SKU with ECC memory, NVMe and multi-LAN for 24-hour high-speed cells. Delivery must handle 125 W sustained with peaks. BIOS must list the 14901KE ID with overclocking menus exposed.
KE shoppers compare P-only 8-core parts on base, turbo and tuning. The 14901KE leads on all three for much more power. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide explains why embedded cooling follows vendor lists.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 in two channels up to 192 GB feeds eight fast P-cores. High base clocks benefit from dual-module bandwidth. ECC on capable boards suits unattended high-speed cells.
PCIe gives 16 Gen5 plus 4 Gen4 lanes for deterministic I/O and storage. Fixed splits require manual checks for multi-card rigs.
Cooling is workstation active 125 W with large heatsinks and directed flow. No retail cooler ships with tray embedded supply. Inlet control decides whether 5.8 GHz repeats.
Upgrade paths
LGA allows embedded steps where listed, with delivery to match. Memory and NVMe can also grow. BIOS must support unlocked operation.
The power-efficient alternatives are 65 W and 45 W twins. A working 14901KE leads P-only embedded for years. Desktop LGA 1700 K parts share tuning ideas but use different branches.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i9-14901KE use?
It uses LGA 1700 embedded for 125 W boards with unlocked BIOS support. Vendor lists decide fit.
Is the Core i9-14901KE unlocked?
Eight cores and 16 threads at 3.8 GHz base and up to 5.8 GHz boost, with 36 MB of cache at 125 W. The multiplier is unlocked.
What memory does the 14901KE support?
DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 in two channels. ECC is available on capable boards.
What cooling does the 14901KE need?
Workstation active 125 W cooling with strong airflow. Lower-power twins suit tighter budgets.
Sources and verification
- 14th Gen Raptor Lake-S Refresh P-Core Only E TE KE embedded list 14901KE 5.8GHz 125W (Cincoze)
- Intel Core i5-14401E benchmarks 14901KE table (Notebookcheck)
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