Intel has unveiled the complete specifications and availability details of its Intel Core i9-14900KS unlocked processor. Interestingly, the tech giant is reaffirming its position as the world’s fastest desktop processor. Why is Intel calling it the world’s fastest processor? Well, the processor boasts a maximum turbo frequency of up to 6.2 gigahertz (GHz) out of the box. If you are a gamer or a full-fledged content creator, this processor could really take your game up.
Speaking of its specifications, the Intel Core i9-14900KS packs 24 cores/32 threads and 36 megabytes (MB) of Intel Smart Cache. If we talk more technically then it has eight performance cores and 16 efficient cores along with 32 threads, 150-watt processor base power, 36MB Intel Smart Cache, and 20 PCIe lanes (16 PCIe 5.0 and four PCIe 4.0 lanes).
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Last year, Intel announced its predecessor, the Core i9-13900K which has up to 6.0 gigahertz (GHz) clock speed. This was the first processor to reach up to these numbers. Now, this year we have an even more powerful processor with up to 6.2 gigahertz (GHz) clock speed. Now what’s more interesting is that this is the default clock speed of this processor and can even go higher. Basically, it is an unlocked processor and you can get higher clock speed out of it with the right overclocking.
Gamers stand to benefit from up to 15% improved performance generation-over-generation with the i9-14900KS, coupled with Intel’s Application Performance Optimization (APO) feature. Content creators will also see significant enhancements, experiencing up to 73% performance improvement in compute-intensive workflows compared to competing processors.
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The i9-14900KS special edition processor will hit the market on March 14, 2024, with a recommended customer price (RCP) starting at $699. It will be available worldwide through retailers as a boxed processor and integrated into systems from Intel’s channel and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners.
