Intel officially launched its 14th generation Raptor Lake CPUs, offering better specifications and competitive pricing in the market.
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Intel 14th Gen Raptor Lake Series
For its 14th generation, the series introduced various top-end models such as the $589 Core i9- 14900K, $409 Core i7-14700K, and $319 Core i5- 13600K. These models are known to have increased E-core counts and boosted clock speeds. Moreover, the 14th-generation processors are still compatible with both Intel 600 and 700 series chipset making it easy for enthusiasts to upgrade their existing system without causing much hassle.
Intel assured that the new CPUs are capable of a more powerful gaming experience with up to 23 percent boost in gaming performance, making it a competitive choice. The Intel Application Optimization will also help in enhancing the performance.
"Since the introduction of our performance hybrid architecture, Intel has consistently raised the bar for desktop performance," Intel's VP and GM for enthusiast PC and workstation, client computing group Roger Chandler stated.
Intel as Competitive Choice in the Market
Most of the enthusiasts were quick to notice how the price range for Intel's 14th generation bears similarities with AMD's Ryzen 7000 CPUs. According to Game Rant, the Intel Core i9 14900K performs slightly faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Moreover, the former also comes with a lower price.
AMD CPUs remain to be the greatest competition of Intel in the market. The Raptor Lake Refresh series offers a good blend of gaming and productivity performance that could come in handy in generating sales in the market. However, since the Intel CPUs just became available it would take a while for enthusiasts to weigh in between the two.
The Raptor Lake Refresh is reported to be Intel's last "Core i" branding and will not be followed by a 15th-gen. The company is said to be moving forward on creating the "Core" and "Core Ultra" branding for its next lineup in the future.
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