Intel Core i9-14900KS - Specs
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The i9-14900KS is a desktop processor from Intel that belongs to the 14th generation of Intel Core i9 processors. It has 24 cores, 32 threads, and a 36 MB cache. It uses the Raptor Lake S Refresh architecture, which combines 8 performance cores (Raptor Cove) and 16 efficient cores (Gracemont) in a hybrid configuration. The base frequency of the performance cores is 3.4 GHz, and they can boost up to 6.2 GHz with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost. The base frequency of the efficient cores is 2.4 GHz, and they can boost up to 4.4 GHz. The processor has a TDP of 150 W, which can go up to 253 W with maximum turbo power. The processor supports up to DDR5 5600 MT/s or DDR4 3200 MT/s memory, and has 20 PCIe 5.0 lanes. It also features integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 32 execution units and can run up to 1.65 GHz. The processor supports various technologies, such as Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0, Intel Thread Director, Intel Deep Learning Boost, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, and Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology.
- The i9-14900KS is expected to launch in Q4 2023, and it will use the FCLGA1700 socket, which is compatible with the Intel 600 series chipset.
- The i9-14900KS is a special edition processor that is unlocked for overclocking, and it is likely to have a limited availability and a premium price.
- The i9-14900KS is designed to compete with AMD’s Ryzen 9 5950X, which has 16 cores, 32 threads, and a 72 MB cache. However, the Ryzen 9 5950X has a lower base frequency of 3.4 GHz and a lower boost frequency of 4.9 GHz. It also has a lower TDP of 105 W, but it does not support DDR5 memory or PCIe 5.0.