Intel’s Fastest Yet Core i9-14900KS Launched at Head-Turning Price

Intel has released the Core i9-14900KS processor as part of its 14th-Gen lineup. Like previous KS flagship processors, this too is touted to be the “world’s fastest desktop processor,” and with that, the price has also been increased.

As compared to the previously released i9-14900K, which wereviewed, this boasts ahigher base TDP of 150Winstead of 125W. The turbo power is the same at 253W. But as with other K series Intel processors, this is unlocked and users who buy these typically end up boosting the CPU way higher. This Core i9-14900KS deserves to be coupled withpowerful coolingto tame the beastly KS processor.

The max clock speed of the new Intel Core i9-14900KS processor is advertised as6.20 GHzfor the Performance (P) Cores, facilitated by “Thermal Velocity Boost.” The all-core max turbo frequency is the same as the non-KS Core i9 at 5.60 GHz. As for the efficiency (E) cores, they also receive a slight100MHzbump, now with up to 4.50 GHz turbo frequency. The total cache is the same at 36MB of Intel Smart Cache. The full specifications are listed below.Motherboard SupportLGA 1700 Socket (including Z790/Z690/B760/etc.)Generation & Architecture14th Gen; Raptor Lake RefreshThermal Velocity Boost6.20 GHzTotal Core Count24 CoresTotal Thread Count32 ThreadsPerformance Cores (P Cores)8Efficiency Cores (E Cores)16TDP / Power Consumption125W Base / 253W BoostBase Frequency (P Cores)3.20 GHzMax Turbo Frequency (P Cores)5.60 GHzBase Frequency (E Cores)2.40 GHzMax Turbo Frequency (E Cores)4.50 GHzIntel Smart Cache36 MBIntegrated GPU (iGPU)Intel UHD Graphics 770Base & Boost TDP125W (Base), 253W (Boost)Max Memory Speed(non-XMP)5600 MHz (DDR5), 3200 MHz (DDR5)Memory Capacity192 GBIntel Core i9-14900KS Specifications

Intel Core i9-14900KS: Price & Availability

Intel’s Core i9-14900KS is said to become available starting 14th March 2024. The companystatesin its announcement that the Core i9-14900KS will have a$699price tag.

Compared to the non-KS i9-14900K, which is priced at$544.99at the time of writing, this new i9-14900KS costs more by about $150. The new processor should be up for purchase at retailers like Amazon, Newegg, Microcenter, and more soon.

That cost increase doesn’t seem very worth it, even when you consider the higher TVB frequency of 6.20 GHz. However, theIntel Core i9-14900KSis a special edition CPU and is also believed to be binned higher than other CPUs.

With this, LGA 1700 motherboard owners who want to squeeze every bit of performance (with someoverclockingto run at the highest possible speeds) can still consider the new Core i9 KS from Intel.

Is This the End of Intel LGA 1700 Socket?

This processor is expected to be the last of the Intel 14th Gen series. Now, the Core Ultra branding, as seen on the latestlaptopsand evenhandheldsis expected to be used for future processors. Also, recently, theupcoming architecturewas teased with highly improved performance and efficiency. It also seems to be the last processor to be compatible with the LGA 1700 socket, which is expected to be upgraded with the next-gen processors.

Intel even confirmed earlier thatMeteor Lake CPUs for desktopsshould come this year in 2024. Keeping this in mind, a new Core Ultra 9 for desktops with a fresh architecture could be released later this year as thesuccessorof this newly releasedCore i9-14900KS14th Gen processor.

What are your thoughts on the i9-14900KS? If this is the last Core i9 processor, will you buy it? Let us know in the comments below!

Satyam Kumar

Highly passionate about technology. Major expertise in PC hardware, the VR industry, esports-centric gear, and other gadgets. In my spare time, I’m usually researching exciting hardware breakthroughs or playing competitive games.

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