The 14th Gen Core i9-14900K and i9-14900KF processors from Intel have recently emerged as topics of discussion in the overclocking community. Elmor achieved a clock speed of 9048 MHz, while during a live session, SkatterBencher touched an outstanding frequency of 9.10 GHz. 

This peak frequency was achieved using liquid helium as a cooling medium, which has been gaining preference over liquid nitrogen for top-tier overclocking tasks. Though many world records were claimed for frequency in the span of a week, only a portion received official validation via the CPU-Z tool. The CPU-Z's development team has identified some overclockers' attempts to modify the tool to validate exaggerated frequencies, especially during the introduction of the 14th Gen Core series. Such discrepancies were promptly recognized and rectified, ensuring the legitimacy of the validation process. This diligence enabled Elmor's group to set a new global standard.

A notable endeavor by SkatterBencher included reaching 9100 MHz with the assistance of liquid helium cooling, utilizing ASUS's ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore overclocking motherboard. They also marked another milestone by hitting 9043.92 MHz on the identical setup, and this achievement received official endorsement from the CPU-Z tool, reinforcing its authenticity.

The achieved clock speed is now recognized as the pinnacle frequency on a desktop CPU, as confirmed by the HWBOT rankings. While the 9.1 GHz mark is yet to receive its validation, the possibility of its future recognition is anticipated. With these recent achievements, Elmor and the team have further stamped their authority in the HWBOT rankings, surpassing their earlier feats with the Intel 13th Gen Core series and exemplifying their sustained proficiency in extreme overclocking.

Source: SkatterBencher (YouTube)