Intel has announced its latest lineup of locked processors at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. These non-K series chips offer lower power draw and cooling requirements compared to their unlocked counterparts, providing users with a more energy-efficient option.
The newly released processors include 18 SKUs with varying thermal design power (TDP) ratings ranging from 35 watts to 65 watts. While TDP does not directly indicate the power consumption of the chip, it reflects the necessary cooling level. This means that a 35W processor will have lower cooling requirements compared to a 65W one. Some of the new CPUs in the lineup come with Intel’s stock cooler, such as the i9-14900 and the 14900F, while the majority feature the RM1 cooler.
Intel has focused on delivering good all-round performance with these processors, particularly in gaming and productivity tasks. The company claims that the new chips offer excellent raw throughput, as previously confirmed in reviews. However, there is room for improvement in terms of performance per watt, which Intel aims to address in future generations.
In performance comparisons provided by Intel, the i9-14900 and the i7-14700 are pitted against the last-gen i9-13900 and the Ryzen 7900 from AMD. Intel asserts its victory over the AMD CPU in Content Creation and productivity scenarios. While Intel does not expect to win in every Productivity scenario, especially with the i7-14700, the overall performance of these new processors remains promising.
Overall, Intel’s latest locked processors aim to provide users with an energy-efficient option that delivers strong performance in various computing tasks. With improved power efficiency and a focus on gaming and productivity, these CPUs offer a compelling choice for consumers in need of reliable and efficient processing power.