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Intel Core i9-14900K
Intel · Electronics / CPUs
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Intel Intel Core i9-14900K is 7.2x — it retails for $589 while its raw materials cost approximately $82.
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Retail price
$589
Raw materials
$82
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$114
7.2x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
5.2x
vs all-in cost
14%
materials share of price
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