Intel is preparing to introduce Raptor Lake refresh (14th Generation) processors in the coming months. However, it was stated that increases of up to 15 percent will be applied for all models.
Intel Raptor Lake refresh (14th Gen) comes with a 15 percent increase
Intel may implement a price update for its next generation processors. New leaks that surfaced on Twitter showed that all models from Core i9 to Core i5 will be raised. For example, the Core i9-14900K, which will be the most powerful member of the series, will start at $695 instead of $600.
The eagerly awaited Intel 14th Generation processors were leaked by a familiar face, MSI. The performance of the new processors, however, came as a surprise.
Core i7-14700K and i7-14700KF processors will also be available with a price increase of 14-15 percent. Accordingly, they will hit the shelves at $485 and $470, compared to the $340 price of the i7-13600K series. Similarly, Core i5-14600K and i5-14600KF will be priced at 380 and 345 dollars.
Core i9
- Core i9 14900K $600 instead of $695
- Core i9 14900KF $580 instead of $660
Core i7
- Core i7 14700K $485 instead of $425
- Core i7 14700KF $470 instead of $410
Core i5
- Core i5 14600K $380 instead of $330
- Core i5 14600KF $345 instead of $305
Raptor Lake refresh models are expected to deliver up to 15 percent performance gains over the previous generation. It is also rumored to be launched around October.
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