Intel breaks records with insanely fast 6.2GHz processor, and you can buy it today
Intel’s new 14th-Gen Core i9-14900KS touts its new enthusiast-grade desktop chip as 15% faster.
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
What you need to know
Intel has taken the wraps off yet another desktop-class CPU, this time as a new14th-GenIntel Core i9-14900KS processor. The chip features a higher 6.2GHz max turbo frequency out of the box, offering up to 15% better performance than thelast-gen chip from Intel.
The new CPU has been designed for gamers and professionals who need a high-end, powerful processor to complete their activities. Intel says this is the fastest desktop-class chip on the market, with 24 cores (8 performance and 16 efficiency,) 32 threads, and a 150-watt processor base power.
The chip also supports up to 192GB ofDDR55600 mega transfers per second RAM (along withDDR43200 mega transfers per second) and is compatible with Z790 and Z690 motherboards. It’s even rocking expandedIntel APOsupport, which provides up to an 11% performance increase in supported titles.
Intel calls the chip “record breaking” in a press release this morning:
“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 new i9-14900KS is on sale today for $699 at all major retailers.
Get the Windows Central Newsletter
All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards.
Zac Bowden is a Senior Editor at Windows Central. Bringing you exclusive coverage into the world of Windows on PCs, tablets, phones, and more. Also an avid collector of rare Microsoft prototype devices! Keep in touch onTwitterandThreads
