Tech website Videocardz has reported that, according to its sources, Intel plans to lift all sales and review embargos on their next-generation Core CPUs on October 17, 2023.
While motherboard vendors have already started promoting their Intel next-gen compatible motherboards, they are not currently available for purchase. These motherboards are based on the familiar Z790 chipset but boast additional features, most notably significantly higher DDR5 memory frequency support, as we previously reported.
More information about the next-generation CPUs and their corresponding motherboards should become available after Intel’s Innovation 2023 event scheduled for September 19th, where Intel will present roadmaps, technologies, and future developments, including the CPUs, which will form part of the new naming convention, featuring Core Ultra CPUs based on Meteor-Lake dies.
Retail availability is expected to be limited to just six SKUs, primarily the K and KF models for the Core i9, i7, and Core i5 on launch day. The remaining CPUs set to launch sometime in Q1 2024.
| Processor | Core i9-14900K/KF | Core i7-14700K/KF | Core i5-14600K/KF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
| Cores | 24C (8P+16E) | 20C (8P+12E) | 14C (6P+8E) |
| Total Cache | 36MB | 33MB | 24MB |
| Base Frequency | 3.2GHz | 3.4GHz | 3.5GHz |
| P-Core Turbo Frequency | 5.7GHz | 5.5GHz | 5.3GHz |
| E-Core Turbo Frequency | 4.4GHz | 4.3GHz | 4.0GHZ |
| TVB | 6GHz | NA | 1NA |
| TDP | 125W | 125W | 125W |
While exact frequencies and core counts will be confirmed at the Intel event next week, rumours and pre-release samples suggest that the Core i9 13900K replacement will feature a 6GHz TVB (Thermal Velocity Boost) clock, a 200MHz increase from the current Core i9 13900K that matches the ultra-rare Core i9 13900KS. This 200MHz frequency boost is also suggested for the all-core turbo frequency, increasing it from 5.5GHz on the Core i9-13900K to a sizzling 5.7GHz. The E-Cores are set to receive a smaller 100MHz frequency bump, bringing the maximum Turbo frequency to 4.4GHz.
The rest of the SKUs in the Core i7 and Core i5 series appear to have received similar upgrades, both featuring a 200MHz boost to the maximum operating frequency. The Core i7, as reported, comes in an 8+12 configuration for a total of 20 cores, just four cores shy of the Core i9 models. Official pricing has not been revealed, but rumours suggest that prices could increase by as much as 15% on some models.
We should soon have full details of the SKUs available at launch and a full review on October 17th.