Question Non-K CPU Release Dates? (Intel)

[tcprix]

Can't seem to find any info in regards to when non-k unlocked cpu's from intel release. Raptor Lake Refresh Intel CPU's was the most recent family to be released (14xxx). Can someone let me know if they usually release non-k versions after the k versions are out? Thanks

 

[Eximo]

Rumors of a Jan 8th announcement date for the non-K 14th gen chips.

Keep in mind there is little difference between a 13900 and potential 14900 and so on.

 

[tcprix]

Rumors of a Jan 8th announcement date for the non-K 14th gen chips.

Keep in mind there is little difference between a 13900 and potential 14900 and so on.

cool thanks but do they normally come out after the k cpus?

 

[Eximo]

Yes, that is typical.

The K chips are actually the leaky ones that can run high clocks, whereas the locked chips are generally the better silicon that can run with less power. The best silicon ends up in the mobile parts.

 

[uWebb429]

The best silicon ends up in the mobile parts.

I always assumed that the best silicon was sold as K series CPUs. They are the ones that get released first. CPUs with defective Intel GPUs get set aside and are sold later as KF CPUs. The ones that cannot run at maximum speed without needing an excessive amount of voltage are set aside and are sold off later as non K CPUs. This is the standard procedure that Intel has been using since the beginning of time. It allows Intel to sell off as much of their production as possible. They hate to let any production go to waste if they can sell it off as a lower binned part.

@tcprix

I would always recommend a K series CPU, even if you do not plan to overclock it. They tend to be the highest quality.

 

[tcprix]

I always assumed that the best silicon was sold as K series CPUs. They are the ones that get released first. CPUs with defective Intel GPUs get set aside and are sold later as KF CPUs. The ones that cannot run at maximum speed without needing an excessive amount of voltage are set aside and are sold off later as non K CPUs. This is the standard procedure that Intel has been using since the beginning of time. It allows Intel to sell off as much of their production as possible. They hate to let any production go to waste if they can sell it off as a lower binned part.

@tcprix

I would always recommend a K series CPU, even if you do not plan to overclock it. They tend to be the highest quality.

Interesting, thank you for your response I needed that history lesson. Never knew the bad 'K' chips became the non-K chips which makes your point for getting a 'K' chip logical for sure. Thanks.

 

[Eximo]

Best silicon for what, for gaming, sure. 5.8Ghz (13900K) is great but needing 220W+ to do it is not.
Getting 5.6Ghz and only needing 125W (13900) is better.
Getting 5.4Ghz and only needing 115W (13900H) is even better.
Models like the 13900KS is when they take the best silicon and instead use them for overclocking.

You can look at it the other way of course. The worst chips for overclocking become the higher volume chips that bring in the bulk of the money.