Intel Core 14th Gen i9-14900KS Powers Desktop PCs to Record-Breaking Speeds

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Highlights

•Intel has launched its flagship 14th-generation Core i9-14900KS desktop processor, a successor to the i9-13900KS.
•The latest chipset from Intel supports a maximum clock speed of 6.2GHz, making it one of the fastest desktop CPUs.
•It also comes with significant upgrades in gaming performance and 3D rendering.

Intel today announced full specifications and availability of Intel® Core™ 14th Gen i9-14900KS processors, again reaching the cutting edge of CPU frequency to retain the title as the world’s fastest desktop processor.

The processors deliver up to 6.2 gigahertz (GHz) max turbo frequency out of the box, ensuring a world-class gaming and creating experience for desktop enthusiasts who want the most power possible.

Intel has launched its flagship 14th-generation Core i9-14900KS desktop
Intel has launched its flagship 14th-generation Core i9-14900KS desktop

“The Intel Core i9-14900KS showcases the full power and performance potential of the Intel Core 14th Gen desktop processor family and its performance hybrid architecture. Extreme PC enthusiasts – especially gamers and creators – can now enjoy the i9-14900KS’ record-breaking 6.2 GHz frequency while taking their desktop experience to higher levels of performance than ever before.” –  Roger Chandler, Intel vice president and general manager, Enthusiast PC and Workstation Segment, Intel Client Computing Group

Why It Matters: The unlocked i9-14900KS processor pushes the Intel Core 14th Gen desktop processor family to its fastest speeds yet – building on last year’s industry-first 6.0 GHz Core i9-13900KS.

In addition to record-breaking frequencies, the i9-14900KS boasts 24 cores/32 threads and 36 megabytes (MB) of Intel® Smart Cache for powerful performance in gaming and content creation workloads that desktop enthusiasts expect from Intel’s latest-gen desktop processors.

The latest chipset from Intel supports a maximum clock speed of 6.2GHz
The latest chipset from Intel supports a maximum clock speed of 6.2GHz

With the Intel Core 14th Gen 14900KS, gamers can experience up to 15% better performance gen-over-gen thanks to its blazing speeds and Intel’s Application Performance Optimization (APO) feature.

And content creators will benefit from the 14900KS’ performance, which can provide up to 73% performance improvement in compute-intensive workflows, such as 3D production multitasking versus competition.

Intel Core i9-14900KS: Specifications and Features

Intel Core i9-14900KS: Specifications and Features
Intel Core i9-14900KS: Specifications and Features

What It Offers: Key features and capabilities of the i9-14900KS include:

* Up to 6.2 GHz max turbo frequency with Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost – the fastest desktop processor speeds available on the market.
* Twenty-four cores (eight Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores), 32 threads, 150 watt processor base power, 36MB Intel Smart Cache and 20 PCIe lanes (16 PCIe 5.0 and four PCIe 4.0 lanes).
* Expanded Intel® APO support for the i9-14900KS – providing up to 11% performance uplift in supported titles.4 Intel continues to expand support for APO, which now includes 14 gaming titles.
* Support for up to 192GB of DDR5 5600 megatransfers per second (MT/s) or DDR4 3200 MT/s memory.
* Compatibility with Z790 and Z690 motherboards, with the latest BIOS recommended for the best gaming and content creation experience.

Intel Core i9-14900KS: Price and Availability

Intel Core i9-14900KS: Specifications and Features
Intel Core i9-14900KS

When It’s Available: This special edition processor will be available beginning March 14, 2024, with a recommended customer price (RCP) starting at $699.

It can be found at retailers worldwide as a boxed processor and integrated into systems from Intel’s channel and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners.

FAQs

What are Key features and capabilities of the i9-14900KS ?

Turbo frequency reaches 6.2 GHz with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost.

Features 24 cores (8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores), 32 threads, 150W processor base power, 36MB Intel Smart Cache, and 20 PCIe lanes.

Enhanced Intel Application Performance Optimization (APO) support yields up to 11% performance increase in compatible titles.

Memory support for up to 192GB of DDR5 5600 MT/s or DDR4 3200 MT/s.
Compatible with Z790 and Z690 motherboards, with the latest BIOS recommended for best performance.

What is Pricing and availability of Intel Core 14 th Gen i9-14900KS processor ?

The Intel Core 14th Gen i9-14900KS processor is available starting March 14, 2024, with a recommended customer price (RCP) starting at USD 699 (Rs. 57,980 approx.).

It can be purchased from retailers worldwide as a boxed processor or integrated into systems from Intel’s channel and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners.

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