Intel Core i9-14900KS Unveiled: World’s Fastest Desktop CPU Hits 6.2 GHz, Priced at $699, Plus New APO Games Revealed

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Intel has recently unveiled the Core i9-14900KS, which they claim is the desktop CPU, in the world. Priced at $699 US this processor boasts a clock speed of 6.2 GHz. The Core i9 14900KS is targeted towards high-performance desktop users looking for top-notch speed and power on a mainstream platform. It aims to cater to enthusiasts who prioritize performance and overclocking capabilities marking an advancement in desktop computing power.

The All New Intel Core i9-14900KS

Featuring a turbo frequency of 6.2 GHz enabled by Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost, the Core i9-14900KS sets standards for desktop processor speeds. It comes with twenty-four cores (eight performance cores and sixteen efficient cores) 32 threads, a base power of 150 watts, 36MB Intel Smart Cache, and 20 PCIe lanes (16 PCIe 5.0 and four PCIe 4.0 lanes).

The enhanced Intel APO support for the i9-14900KS offers up to an 11% performance boost, in supported games with Intel expanding APO support to cover a total of fourteen gaming titles. Furthermore, the processor can handle a maximum of 192GB of DDR5 5600 MT/s or DDR4 3200 MT/s memory and is compatible, with Z790 and Z690 motherboards with the latest BIOS recommended for a gaming and content creation experience.

In terms of its specifications, the Core i9-14900KS is quite similar to its predecessors, the Core i9 14900K and Core i9 13900KS/13900K chips. It boasts a total of 24 cores and 32 threads operating at clock speeds of 3.2 GHz base 6.2 GHz boost for P-Cores and 4.5 GHz, for E Cores. The CPU is equipped with 32MB of L2 cache, 36MB of L3 cache, and the Intel UHD Graphics 770 chip, offering robust performance across a range of applications.

Regarding power consumption, the Core i9-14900KS has a base power rating of 150W, with the potential to exceed 400W under multi-threaded workloads. Priced at $699 US, it aligns with the MSRP of Core i9-13900KS chips. In terms of performance, Intel compares the Core i9-14900KS against various AMD Ryzen 7000 offerings, showcasing up to a 15% improvement in gaming performance over the 13900KS and a significant lead over the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Accompanying the flagship CPU release, Intel also unveils 12 new APO-optimized games, including titles such as Red Dead Redemption 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and Marvel’s Guardians of The Galaxy, enabling faster processing and delivering double-digit performance gains. The Intel Core i9-14900KS is now available from leading retailers.

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