Because it matters: The unlocked i9-14900KS pushes the Intel Core 14th Gen desktop processor family to its fastest speeds yet – building on last year’s first 6.0GHz Core i9-13900KS. In addition to record-breaking frequencies, the i9-14900KS features 24 cores/32 threads and 36 megabytes (MB) of Intel® Smart Cache for strong performance in games and content creation workloads that desktop enthusiasts expect from desktop processors Intel’s latest generation.

With the Intel Core 14th Gen 14900KS, gamers can enjoy up to 15% better gen-over-gen performance thanks to Intel’s blazing speeds and Application Performance Optimization (APO)2. And content creators will benefit from the performance of the 14900KS, which can deliver up to a 73% performance improvement in compute-intensive workflows such as 3D multitasking over the competition3.

What it offers: Key features and capabilities of the i9-14900KS include:

Up to 6.2 GHz maximum turbo frequency with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost – the fastest desktop processor speeds available on the market.
Twenty-four cores (eight Performance cores and 16 efficient cores), 32 threads, 150-watt base processor power, 36 MB Intel Smart Cache, and 20 PCIe lanes (16 PCIe 5.0 lanes and four PCIe 4.0 lanes).
Expanded Intel® APO support for i9-14900KS – ​​delivering up to 11% performance boost in supported titles4. Intel continues to expand support for APO, which now includes 14 gaming titles.
Support up to 192 GB DDR5 5600 megatransfers per second (MT/s) or DDR4 3200 MT/s memory.
Compatible with Z790 and Z690 motherboards, with the latest BIOS recommended for the best gaming and content creation experience.