3D V-what? Intel launches world’s fastest desktop processor.

Intel has made its Core i9-13900KS processor official, providing all the details (including pricing and availability) this morning.

With this launch, Intel has the world’s fastest desktop processor based on clock frequency, Max Turbo up to a ridiculous 6.0GHz out of the box.

Key features and capabilities of the i9-13900KS include:

• Up to 6.0 GHz maximum turbo frequency with Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost – the first CPU in the PC industry to reach 6.0 GHz without overclocking.
• Intel Adaptive Boost Technology for improved gaming performance by enabling opportunistically higher multi-core turbo frequencies.
• 24 cores (eight Performance cores and 16 Efficient-cores), 32 threads, 150W base processor power, 36MB Intel Smart Cache and a total of 20 PCIe lanes (16 PCIe 5.0 and four PCIe 4.0 lanes).
• Support up to DDR5 5600 MT/s and DDR4 3200 MT/s.
• Compatible with Z790 and Z690 motherboards, with the latest BIOS recommended for the best gaming and content creation experience.

Retail pricing is $699, so for just under $700 you can get the first CPU to hit 6.0GHz without overclocking. That’s 1000 MHz faster than the Core i9-9900KS!