Intel Raptor Lake Next 8P Plus 8E Chip Reportedly Replaces Core i5-14600K [2026]

By Indie Kings | September 19, 2026

Updated September 19, 2026: Intel is reportedly preparing an 8P plus 8E Raptor Lake Next desktop CPU to replace the Core i5-14600K, per leaker Jaykihn relayed by VideoCardz. The current 14600K is 6P plus 8E, so the new part would add two full P cores and move from 14 cores 20 threads to 16 cores 24 threads at 125W.

Intel Raptor Lake Next Core 200 desktop roadmap slide showing 125W and 65W models

Image: The Raptor Lake Next roadmap that VideoCardz published in June, showing the Core 200 series for desktop. Credit: VideoCardz and Jaykihn.

What leaked about the 14600K replacement

Per VideoCardz on September 17, 2026, Intel leaker Jaykihn says a new 8P plus 8E desktop chip is planned specifically as a Core i5-14600K replacement. The configuration keeps eight Efficient cores and increases Performance cores from six to eight.

VideoCardz notes this is not a brand-new leak. In June 2026 the site reported Jaykihn's broader Raptor Lake Next list, which included a Core 5 8P plus 8E 125W part. At that time the target SKU was not tied explicitly to the 14600K. The new report adds that missing piece.

The same coverage says Raptor Lake Next reuses existing Raptor Lake silicon, not Bartlett Lake, and will coexist with current 14th Gen parts rather than replace the whole stack at once.

Specs compared to current 14600K

The Core i5-14600K launched as a 125W desktop chip with 6 P cores, 8 E cores, 14 cores total, and 20 threads. Its P cores provide the main gaming and single-thread uplift, while E cores handle background throughput.

An 8P plus 8E replacement would keep the 125W rating but move to 16 cores total and 24 threads. The two extra P cores matter most in games and thread-heavy creation that scale with P core count, where 8P is currently reserved for higher tiers like the Core i7-14700K.

VideoCardz points out the 14700K also carries more E cores, so the new part would not match a 14700K in total thread count or cache configuration. It would sit as a stronger midrange option with full 8P coverage.

Model	P plus E	Cores Threads	TDP	Positioning per VideoCardz
Core i5-14600K current	6P plus 8E	14 cores 20 threads	125W	Current midrange Raptor Lake
Raptor Lake Next 8P plus 8E reported	8P plus 8E	16 cores 24 threads	125W	Planned 14600K replacement
Core i7-14700K current	8P plus 12E	20 cores 28 threads	125W	Higher tier with more E cores

Where it fits in Raptor Lake Next

Jaykihn's earlier list, as relayed by VideoCardz in June, included four desktop configurations plus mobile HX. The family reportedly spans 125W and 65W desktop models. The 8P plus 8E 125W SKU was listed as Core 5.

VideoCardz was able to confirm that Raptor Lake Next appears as Core 200 series in Intel's new desktop roadmap. The name drops Ultra, which matches Intel's current non-Ultra desktop branding for Raptor Lake Refresh parts.

The leaker's framing suggests Intel wants a refreshed midrange with more P cores without jumping to a new architecture. This would give builders a late-cycle option on LGA1700 and LGA1851-era platforms while Nova Lake and Razor Lake remain on the future timeline.

Silicon: Existing Raptor Lake, per Jaykihn via VideoCardz, not Bartlett Lake.
Power bands: 125W and 65W desktop plus HX mobile reported.
Coexistence: New SKUs coexist with existing 14th Gen, not a full replacement.
Core count step: Midrange moves from 6P to 8P, a first for Core 5 in this stack.

Timing and naming as Core 200

Per VideoCardz, the chips are expected in early 2027. Intel has not announced Raptor Lake Next or confirmed final names, so the Core 200 label and 14600K replacement tag remain reported, not official.

The Core 200 naming mirrors what VideoCardz showed in June. The site's roadmap image labels Raptor Lake Next as Core 200 desktop, distinct from Core Ultra 100 and 200 for Meteor and Arrow Lake. Treat all names as placeholders until Intel publishes a spec sheet.

Price and exact clocks remain unknown. VideoCardz does not list frequencies or cache sizes for the 8P plus 8E part, and Jaykihn has not published them as of the September 17 report.

Should you wait if you need a midrange CPU

If you need a PC now, the current 14600K and 14700K remain available and discounted. An 8P midrange in early 2027 will help multi-threaded games and creation but will not change socket requirements, which remain LGA1700 for existing Raptor Lake boards.

If you are building on a new LGA1851 board for Arrow Lake, consider whether a late Raptor Lake refresh fits your platform plan. The reported part is still Raptor Lake based, so BIOS support will depend on board vendors.

For budget builds, a 65W Raptor Lake Next variant could be the more relevant wait, per the same leak family. Watch for Intel's official roadmap at CES or in early 2027 press materials before deciding.

FAQ

Is the 8P plus 8E chip confirmed by Intel?
No. It is a leak from Jaykihn relayed by VideoCardz on September 17, 2026. Intel has not announced Raptor Lake Next.

What does 8P plus 8E mean?
Eight Performance cores for primary threads plus eight Efficient cores for throughput, 16 cores 24 threads total.

Will it replace all 14th Gen chips?
Per VideoCardz, the replacement tag is specific to the 14600K. The family is expected to coexist with current 14th Gen.

Is it Bartlett Lake?
Per the report, no. The leaker says Raptor Lake Next uses Raptor Lake silicon.

When would it launch?
Early 2027 is the reported window, per VideoCardz's June and September coverage. No official date exists.

What socket will it use?
Based on Raptor Lake, LGA1700, with vendor BIOS support required. Intel has not confirmed socket or chipset support.

Bottom Line

The reported 8P plus 8E Raptor Lake Next part is a straightforward midrange bump, adding two P cores to the 14600K class at the same 125W. It would give Core 5 buyers full 8P coverage without stepping to Core 7 pricing, if Intel ships it as described in early 2027. Until Intel confirms clocks and price, treat it as a well-sourced roadmap leak.