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Performance
Customers have a generally positive opinion on the performance of the Intel Core i5-14600KF Desktop Processor, with some expressing satisfaction in its strong single and multi-threaded capabilities for tasks such as gaming and development. A few users have reported impressive frame rates and upgrades from previous models. However, a small group of customers have expressed disappointment or uncertainty regarding the performance improvements compared to newer generations.
Cooling Requirement
Customers have reported mixed experiences with the cooling requirement of the processor. While some emphasized the need for adequate cooling to unlock its full potential, others mentioned that proper cooling allowed for good performance and energy efficiency. Some users had issues with thermal throttling when using less than optimal cooling solutions.
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Quality
Always gone intel and i9 for stability and this thing is a beast for rendering and gaming
I play 4k games on a 1440p monitor and my cpu has never used more than 40% even when streaming it has never used more than 60% ... Read More
Without any tuning able to hit 38000 cinebenchr23 with temps sitting mid to low 70s with standard integrated aio.
It's loaded with cache and cores, it over clocks, it's an i7.
Price
Very happy with the 224 dollar price bang for the buck--karl gannon
One of the best bang for the buck
The current price is still a steal for performance.
I had ordered two of these because they were on sale.
Packaging/appearance
Came with a nice fully sealed box!
Competitiveness
Buying the i7 keeps you from having buyers remorse when you realize that you really won't notice the difference.
All in all i recommend this cpu for existing lga 1700 owners if the price is right (300 usd or lower) if you are building a new... Read More
Now i have a clue that run 35% better in almost all the benchmarks as an equivalent amd chip for under $300.
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- How are reviewers describing this item?
new, right, sure, good and happy. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 2,051 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 1 2025.
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With the ddr5 memory to go with it
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Running at 27c surfing the net
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Not prossome mobos may require a bios flash for 14th gen compatibility
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I put a thermalright phantom spirit 120se on top of my i5
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Only one of the two fans fit on the cooler in my case but even with just the fan between the two radiator fins temps are below 80 degrees at full load and average around 40 idle after a couple hours online and 70 in games like cyberpunk
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Able to easily install and post
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Without any tuning able to hit 38000 cinebenchr23 with temps sitting mid to low 70s with standard integrated aio
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
One thing it needs a microcode update from intel check with your motherboardbios manufacturer
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