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Intel 14th Gen Core i5-14500 LGA1700 2.6GHz 14-Core CPU

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Intel 14th Gen Core i5-14500 LGA1700 2.6GHz 14-Core CPU
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<p>Unleash exceptional performance with the 14th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-14500 desktop processor, engineered to elevate productivity, creativity, and immersive gaming. Featuring 14 cores (6 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores) and 20 threads, this processor delivers a hybrid architecture optimised for modern multi-tasking workloads and complex computing demands. Whether you're powering through content creation, high-frame-rate gaming, or intensive productivity tasks, the i5-14500 offers responsive performance with Turbo Boost frequencies reaching up to 5.0 GHz.</p> <p>Designed for future-ready platforms, the processor supports DDR5 memory up to 4800 MT/s and DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, offering flexible memory configurations tailored to your build. With 20 PCIe lanes (16 PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 + 4 PCIe 4.0), users can leverage ultra-fast GPU and storage connectivity, while integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 770 provide support for up to four 4K displays or 8K HDR outputs, delivering visual clarity across creative and entertainment applications.</p> <p>Enhanced by Intel® Smart Cache (24MB) and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, this CPU intelligently prioritises tasks and accelerates lightly-threaded workloads for superior single-core performance. Backward compatibility with Intel® 600 and 700 series chipsets ensures seamless integration with existing infrastructure while unlocking next-generation capabilities.</p> <p>From creators to power users, the Intel® Core™ i5-14500 empowers dynamic digital lifestyles with high-efficiency performance and future-facing versatility.</p> <h3>FEATURES:</h3> <ul> <li>14 Cores</li> <li>20 Threads</li> <li>Max Turbo Frequency of up to 5GHz</li> <li>24MB Intel® Smart Cache</li> <li>Support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory</li> <li>Built for gaming</li> <li>Best overclocking experience</li> <li>Smart solutions for enthusiasts and creators</li> </ul> <h3>SPECIFICATIONS:</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Essentials:</strong> <ul> <li>Product Collection: 14th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors</li> <li>Code Name: Products formerly Raptor Lake</li> <li>Vertical Segment: Desktop</li> <li>Processor Number: i5-14500</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>CPU Specifications:</strong> <ul> <li>Total Cores: 14</li> <li># of Performance-cores: 6</li> <li># of Efficient-cores: 8</li> <li>Total Threads: 20</li> <li>Max Turbo Frequency: 5 GHz</li> <li>Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 5 GHz</li> <li>Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 3.7 GHz</li> <li>Performance-core Base Frequency: 2.6 GHz</li> <li>Efficient-core Base Frequency: 1.9 GHz</li> <li>Cache: 24 MB Intel® Smart Cache</li> <li>Total L2 Cache: 11.5 MB</li> <li>Processor Base Power: 65 W</li> <li>Maximum Turbo Power: 154 W</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>GPU Specifications: </strong> <ul> <li>Processor Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics 770</li> <li>Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.55 GHz</li> <li>Graphics Output: eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1</li> <li>Execution Units: 32</li> <li>Max Resolution (HDMI): 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz</li> <li>Max Resolution (DP): 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz</li> <li>Max Resolution (eDP – Integrated Flat Panel): 5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz</li> <li>DirectX* Support: 12</li> <li>OpenGL* Support: 4.5</li> <li>OpenCL* Support: 3.0</li> <li>Multi-Format Codec Engines: 2</li> <li>Multi-Format Codec Engines: Yes</li> <li>Intel® Clear Video HD Technology: Yes</li> <li># of Displays Supported: 4</li> <li>Device ID: 0x4680</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Memory Specifications:</strong> <ul> <li>Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type): 192 GB</li> <li>Memory Types: Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s, Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s</li> <li>Max # of Memory Channels: 2</li> <li>Max Memory Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s</li> <li>ECC Memory Supported: Yes</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Expansion Options:</strong> <ul> <li>Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision: 4.0</li> <li>Max # of DMI Lanes: 8</li> <li>Scalability: 1S Only</li> <li>PCI Express Revision: 5.0 and 4.0</li> <li>PCI Express Configurations: Up to 1×16+4, 2×8+4</li> <li>Max # of PCI Express Lanes: 20</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Advanced Features:</strong> <ul> <li>Intel® Gaussian &amp; Neural Accelerator: 3.0</li> <li>Intel® Thread Director: Yes</li> <li>Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost): Yes</li> <li>Intel® Speed Shift Technology: Yes</li> <li>Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0</li> <li>Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology: Yes</li> <li>Intel® 64: Yes</li> <li>Instruction Set: 64-bit</li> <li>Instruction Set Extensions: Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2</li> <li>Idle States: Yes</li> <li>Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology: Yes</li> <li>Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes</li> <li>Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD): Yes</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Security &amp; Reliability</strong> <ul> <li>Intel vPro® Eligibility: Intel vPro® Enterprise, Intel vPro® Essentials, Intel vPro® Platform</li> <li>Intel® Threat Detection Technology (TDT): Yes</li> <li>Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT): Yes</li> <li>Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM): Yes</li> <li>Intel® Remote Platform Erase (RPE): Yes</li> <li>Intel® One-Click Recovery: Yes</li> <li>Intel® Hardware Shield Eligibility: Yes</li> <li>Intel® Secure Key: Yes</li> <li>Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology: Yes</li> <li>Intel® Total Memory Encryption - Multi Key: Yes</li> <li>Intel® AES New Instructions: Yes</li> <li>Intel® OS Guard: Yes</li> <li>Intel® Trusted Execution Technology: Yes</li> <li>Execute Disable Bit: Yes</li> <li>Intel® Boot Guard: Yes</li> <li>Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC): Yes</li> <li>Intel® Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP): Yes</li> <li>Intel® Virtualization Technology with Redirect Protection (VT-rp): Yes</li> <li>Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Yes</li> <li>Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): Yes</li> <li>Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): Yes</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3>WHAT’S IN THE BOX:</h3> <ul> <li>Intel 14th Gen Core i5-14500 LGA1700 2.6GHz 14-Core CPU x1</li> </ul>

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