PC gamers, gear up for a thrilling new development in high-performance computing with Intel!
Intel has officially launched the i9-14900KS processor, a powerhouse CPU that shatters existing speed records with a 6.2 GHz turbo frequency.
This new flagship chip from Intel’s 14th-gen lineup promises to elevate your gaming experience to unprecedented heights.
Intel i9-14900KS could be the new go-to option for high-end gaming
For gamers, clock speed is king.
It directly influences how many instructions your processor can handle per second, which translates into smoother frame rates, reduced latency, and an overall feeling of unparalleled responsiveness in your games.
Intel has pulled out all the stops with the i9-14900KS, pushing processor speed beyond what was previously thought possible.
Here’s what makes this chip so potent for gaming:
- 6.2 GHz turbo frequency: This is the real headliner. Pushing those clock speeds ensures lightning-fast processing, especially crucial in CPU-intensive games and simulation titles.
- Enhanced Performance Hybrid Architecture: Intel’s architecture combines performance cores (P-cores) for heavy lifting and efficiency cores (E-cores) for background tasks. This translates to seamless multitasking – you can stream, record, and chat while gaming without compromising performance
- Intel Thermal Velocity Boost: When your system has sufficient cooling, this advanced technology kicks in to push your clock speeds even higher – giving those FPS numbers an extra edge
- 24 Cores, 32 Threads: More cores and threads allow the processor to juggle multiple demanding tasks with ease. This means you’ll see benefits not only in games but also in content creation workloads
The most obvious beneficiaries of the i9-14900KS will be competitive gamers and enthusiasts demanding uncompromised performance.
Titles that are notoriously CPU-heavy, such as strategy games, vast open-world simulations, flight simulators, and even competitive first-person shooters, will experience significant gains.
Here is every single technical detail of Intel i9-14900KS:
| Specification | Value |
| Max Turbo Frequency (With Intel Thermal Velocity Boost) | Up to 6.2 GHz |
| Cores | 24 (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) |
| Threads | 32 |
| Processor base power | 150W |
| Intel Smart Cache | 36MB |
| PCIe lanes | 20 (16 PCIe 5.0 + 4 PCIe 4.0) |
| Memory support | Up to 192GB DDR5 5600 MT/s or DDR4 3200 MT/s |
| Motherboard compatibility | Z790 and Z690 (latest BIOS recommended) |
How about the cost?
The Intel i9-14900KS carries a price tag of $689. You can purchase it either as a standalone processor from retailers or find it already integrated within high-end systems built by Intel or its partners.
Unlocking the power of the RTX 4090
There is no CPU on the market able to handle the RTX4090 at resolutions sub 4K but this new CPU has the power to handle it.
The i9-14900KS opens up the true potential of the RTX 4090 at lower resolutions, allowing gamers to fully experience the visual spectacle this graphics card promises.
More than just gaming
While the spotlight is on gaming, the i9-14900KS isn’t a one-trick pony.
Demanding content creation workloads like video editing, 3D modeling, and animation will also see significant improvements in rendering times and general workflow responsiveness.
Featured image credit: Intel.
