Intel has unveiled its latest flagship desktop processor, the Core i9-14900KS, setting a new standard for out-of-the-box speed since its March 2024 release.
The Special Edition Processor targets high gaming and content-creation workloads, reinforcing Intel’s desktop market leadership.
Key Features Of The Intel Core I9-14900KS
- Max Turbo Frequency: 6.2 GHz with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost
- Features 24 cores: 8 performance, 16 efficient, supporting 32 threads for multitasking.
- Enjoy up to 15% better gaming and 73% faster content creation performance than prior models.
- Intel application optimization delivers up to 11% performance boosts in supported games. Compatible with Z790 and Z690 motherboards.
Context and Availability
- The Intel Core i9-14900KS is available as a boxed processor or in prebuilt systems from OEM partners, with prices starting at $699.
- Continues the special edition line after the previous 6.0 GHz i9-13900Ks.
- Thanks to its incredible high speeds, Intel recommends pairing this processor with a high-performance cooling system.
This powerhouse processor joins Intel’s 14th Gen desktop family, built for enthusiasts who demand the ultimate in desktop performance.
Intel has announced the full specs and availability of the 14th-gen Intel Core i9-14900KS processors, once again pushing CPU speeds to new heights and keeping its spot as the world’s fastest desktop processor with a max turbo frequency of up to 6.2 GHz right out of the box. These processors offer high-end gaming and creative performance for desktop users who want maximum power.
The Intel Core i9-14900KS demonstrates the capabilities of Intel’s 14th Gen processors. Extreme PC fans, especially gamers and creators, can now enjoy its record-breaking 6.2 GHz speed for an elevated desktop experience.
Roger Chandler, Intel Vice President and General Manager, Enthusiast PC and Workstation Segment, Intel Client Computing Group.
The unlocked i9-14900KS takes the Intel Core 14th Gen desktop processors to their fastest speeds yet. It builds on last year’s 6.0 GHz Core i9-13900KS, which set a record-breaking speed. The i9-14900KS has 24 cores, 32 threads, and 36 MB of Intel’s Smart Cache. This delivers strong performance for gaming and content creation that desktop enthusiasts expect from Intel’s latest processors.
With Intel Core 14th Gen 14900KS, gamers can see up to 15% better performance versus the previous generation. This is thanks to its fast speeds and Intel’s Application Performance Optimization (APO) feature. Content creators can also benefit from up to 73% better efficiency in demanding tasks like 3D production and multitasking compared to competitors.
Key features and capabilities of the i9-14900KS include:
- Up to 6.2 GHz max turbo frequency with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, delivering top desktop speeds.
- 24 cores: 8 Performance cores and 16 Efficient cores, 32 threads
- 150W base power, 36MB Intel Smart Cache, and 20 PCIe lanes (16 Gen 5.0, 4 Gen 4.0).
- The i9-14900KS now supports expanded Intel APO, offering up to 11% faster performance in supported games. Intel is adding APL support to more titles, bringing the total to 14 games.
- Supports up to 192 GB DDR5-5600 MT/s or DDR4-3200 MT/s memory
- Works with Z790 and Z690 motherboards for the best gaming and content-creation experience. Update to the latest BIOS.
This special edition processor will be available starting March 4, 2024, with a recommended price starting at $699. You can find it at retailers worldwide as a boxed processor or in systems from Intel’s channel and OEM partners.
Source: Intel Core 14th Gen i9-14900KS Powers Desktop PCs to Record-Breaking Speeds
