Intel's P-Core-only "Raptor Lake" CPUs for the LGA 1700 socket are being sold online with the Core i9-14901KE listed at $420 US for 8 cores.
Intel's LGA 1700 & P-Core Only "Raptor Lake" CPUs Being Sold At Chinese 3rd Party Retail Outlets, 6 Cores Starting at $154 & 8 Cores Starting At 280
Intel recently introduced its P-core-only Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs which include processors like Core i9 14901E, Core i9 14401E, Core i7 14701E, and their 'K' models for overclockers. While these are meant for the embedded systems, it looks like several chips are being sold at 3rd part retailers such as Goofish in China.
The Intel Core i9-14901KE appeared on the Goofish along with its CPU-z screenshot which confirms the specifications and that this is indeed a P-Core-only variant. Now before we discuss the specs from the software window, it should be kept in mind that the 14901KE isn't meant for the mainstream DIY market like the regular Raptor Lake Refresh chips. However, as the CPUs can be installed and removed from the LGA 1700 sockets, they are being pushed through black markets and individual sellers.
Nonetheless, what we know about the Intel Core i9-14901KE and other 'E' models is that they don't bring any E-cores. The Core i9 14901KE also shares the same core configuration but Intel currently doesn't have its Ark page prepared on their website. The page did exist a while back but was soon removed. On the other hand, information about the Core i9 14901E still exists on the Intel website along with other 'E' Raptor Lake Refresh chips.
The Intel Core i9-14901KE will have the same configuration as its non-K counterpart as evident from the CPU-Z window, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. All these cores are Performance cores and the 14901KE will also be overclockable, unlike the i9 14901E. What looks unusual is how CPU-Z listed its specifications. In no way does the i9 14901KE offer just 2.6 GHz of clock speed and the supplied voltage is also too high at 2.176V.
As per several reports, the i9 14901KE will feature a boost clock of up to 5.8 GHz and its base clock will be 3.8 GHz. What does seem to be correct is its TDP of 125W, which is equal to the base power for i9 14900K. It will feature the same 36 MB of L3 cache and should feature the Intel UHD Graphics 770. Hence, it's possible that the user who provided this screenshot might not have upgraded to the latest CPU-Z v2.11, which does support the Core i9 14901KE.
Another pic shows the early samples of the i9 14901KE processor along with its price. The Core i9 14901KE is mentioned to cost 3000 Chinese Yuan or US$420.
We don't know how accurate is this price as the recommended price for i9 14901E is $557. It may be selling at a discount due to some festive season because the price for i5 14401E is listed at 1100 Yuan or $154, which is much lower than the recommended price of US$228. The price of Core i9 14701E is listed as 2000 Yuan or US$280, which again is around $111 lower than Intel's recommended price of US$392.
Intel 14th Gen P-Core Only "E" Series Desktop CPUs:
| CPU Name | Cores / Threads | Base / Boost (Max) Clock | L3 / L2 Cache | TDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core i9-14901KE | 8 P / 16 | 3.8 / 5.8 GHz | 36 MB / 16 MB | 125W |
| Core i9-14901E | 8 P / 16 | 2.8 / 5.6 GHz | 36 MB / 16 MB | 65W |
| Core i9-14901TE | 8 P / 16 | 2.3 / 5.5 GHz | 36 MB / 16 MB | 45W |
| Core i7-14701E | 8 P / 16 | 2.6 / 5.4 GHz | 33 MB / 16 MB | 65W |
| Core i7-14701TE | 8 P / 16 | 2.1 / 5.2 GHz | 33 MB / 16 MB | 45W |
| Core i5-14501E | 6 P / 12 | 3.3 / 5.2 GHz | 24 MB / 12 MB | 65W |
| Core i5-14501TE | 6 P / 12 | 2.2 / 5.1 GHz | 24 MB / 12 MB | 45W |
| Core i5-14401E | 6 P / 12 | 2.5 / 4.7 GHz | 24 MB / 12 MB | 65W |
| Core i5-14401TE | 6 P / 12 | 2.0 / 4.5 GHz | 24 MB / 12 MB | 45W |
| Core i5-14401EF | 6 P / 12 | 2.5 / 4.7 GHz | 24 MB / 12 MB | 65W |
| Core i5-14401TEF | 6 P / 12 | 2.0 / 4.5 GHz | 24 MB / 12 MB | 45W |
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