"Tray" in processors such as the Intel Core i5-14600KF refers to the way the processor is delivered. Here are the most important points:

- Tray CPUs are shipped in large polystyrene trays that contain multiple processors. This reduces packaging and build time, especially for bulk buyers and PC manufacturers.
- Tray CPUs are physically identical to the boxed versions, so they are not inferior or defective models. The difference lies mainly in the packaging and the distribution channel.
- Unlike boxed CPUs, which often come with a cooler and more extensive packaging, tray CPUs come without a cooler and in minimalist packaging.