Intel launches the 14th generation Intel Core i9-14900KS, offering a top-of-the-line desktop system for PC enthusiasts with clock speeds of up to 6.2 GHz.

Intel today announced the full specifications and availability of the Intel® Core™ i9-14900KS, once again renewing its title as the world's fastest desktop processor.

The new i9-14900KS processor boasts a Turbo clock speed of up to 6.2GHz, delivering the ultimate gaming and content creation experience for desktop enthusiasts who want powerful performance.

“The Intel Core i9-14900KS demonstrates the incredible power and performance potential of the 14th Gen Intel Core desktop processor family and its high-performance hybrid architecture,” said Roger Chandler, general manager of High-Performance PCs and Workstations within the Intel Client Computing Group. “High-performance PC enthusiasts, such as gamers and creators, will be able to experience higher levels of desktop performance than ever before with the record-breaking 6.2GHz maximum clock speed of the i9-14900KS,” the company said.

The newly launched i9-14900KS processor solidifies the 14th generation Intel Core desktop lineup as the fastest processor ever, following the industry-first 6.0GHz Core i9-13900KS in 2023.

Along with this record-breaking processor, the i9-14900KS boasts 24 cores and 32 threads, 36 MB of Intel® Smart Cache, and delivers powerful performance on gaming and content creation workloads that desktop enthusiasts expect from Intel’s latest-generation desktop processors.

The 14th Gen Intel Core 14900KS's outstanding speed and Intel Application Performance Optimization (APO) feature allow you to enjoy up to 15% performance improvement over the previous generation when playing games.

Additionally, you can experience up to 73% performance improvement over competing products in compute-intensive tasks such as 3D content creation multitasking during content creation.

Looking at the key features of the i9-14900KS, it boasts a max turbo frequency of up to 6.2 GHz, the fastest desktop processor speed available in the industry, with Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost (Intel® TVB).

It features 24 cores (8P-cores and 16E-cores), 32 threads, 150 watt processor-based power, 36 MB Intel Smart Cache, and 20 PCIe lanes (16 PCIe 5.0 and 4 PCIe 4.0 lanes).

Extended Intel® APO support for the i9-14900KS delivers up to 11% performance improvement in supported titlesDo it.

It also supports up to 192GB of DDR5 5,600MT/s or DDR4 3,200MT/s memory.

Compatible with Z790 and Z690 motherboards, and the latest BIOS is recommended for the best gaming and content creation experience.

This special edition processor will be available starting March 14, 2024 (local time), with a suggested retail price starting at $689.

This product is available worldwide as a boxed processor and is also featured in Intel channel and OEM partner products.