Notably, the i9-14900KS is a limited edition variant, potentially impacting its availability compared to the standard i9-14900K model. Due to its unique design, it may necessitate enhanced cooling and power configurations. Part of the "Raptor Lake Refresh" series, the i9-14900KS features a combination of 8 Performance cores and 16 Efficiency cores. It boasts clock speeds of up to 6.20 GHz, surpassing those of the standard i9-14900K, thereby enhancing overclocking capabilities.
Key advancements of the i9-14900KS include:
- A maximum turbo frequency of 6.2 GHz with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, marking it as one of the fastest processors in the market.
- A configuration of 24 cores, comprising 8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores, alongside 32 threads, a 150-watt base power, and a 36MB Intel Smart Cache.
- The processor supports 20 PCIe lanes, with 16 lanes for PCIe 5.0 and 4 lanes for PCIe 4.0, ensuring high-speed connectivity and data transfer capabilities.
- It offers enhanced Intel Application Performance Optimization (APO), contributing to an 11% performance increase in supported gaming titles. The APO feature now supports 14 gaming titles, with plans for further expansion.
- Compatibility with DDR5 5600 MT/s or DDR4 3200 MT/s memory, and support for up to 192GB, catering to high-demand computing tasks.
- The i9-14900KS is compatible with Z790 and Z690 motherboards, with an updated BIOS recommended to optimize gaming and content creation performance.
Available from March 14, 2024, the i9-14900KS has a starting price of approximately $699 USD. It will be available globally as a boxed processor and through Intel’s channel and OEM partners. This launch underscores Intel's commitment to pushing the boundaries of desktop processing power, further enhancing the capabilities available to PC enthusiasts.
| Intel 14th Gen Core Raptor Lake Refresh | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Core Configuration | Base Clock(P-Core) | Boost Clock(P-Core) | PBP (TDP) |
| Core i9-14900KS | 24/32T (8P+16E) | 3.2 GHz | 6.2 GHz | 150W |
| Core i9-14900K | 24/32T (8P+16E) | 3.2 GHz | 6.0 GHz | 125W |
| Core i9-14900KF | 24/32T (8P+16E) | 3.2 GHz | 6.0 GHz | 125W |
| Core i9-14900 | 24/32T (8P+16E) | 2.0 GHz | 5.8 GHz | 65W |
| Core i9-14900F | 24/32T (8P+16E) | 2.0 GHz | 5.8 GHz | 65W |
| Core i7-14700K | 20/28T (8P+12E) | 3.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz | 125W |
| Core i7-14700KF | 20/28T (8P+12E) | 3.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz | 125W |
| Core i7-14700 | 20/28T (8P+12E) | 2.1 GHz | 5.4 GHz | 65W |
| Core i7-14700F | 20/28T (8P+12E) | 2.1 GHz | 5.4 GHz | 65W |
| Core i5-14600K | 14/20T (6P+8E) | 3.5 GHz | 5.3 GHz | 125W |
| Core i5-14600KF | 14/20T (6P+8E) | 3.5 GHz | 5.3 GHz | 125W |
| Core i5-14600 | 14/20T (6P+8E) | 2.7 GHz | 5.2 GHz | 65W |
| Core i5-14500 | 14/20T (6P+8E) | 2.6 GHz | 5.0 GHz | 65W |
| Core i5-14400 | 10/16T (6P+4E) | 2.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz | 65W |
| Core i5-14400F | 10/16T (6P+4E) | 2.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz | 65W |
| Core i3-14100 | 4/8T (4P+0E) | 3.5 GHz | ? | 60W |
| Core i3-14100F | 4/8T (4P+0E) | 3.5 GHz | ? | 58W |
| Intel 300 | 2/4T (2P+0E) | 3.9 GHz | ? | 46W |
