Intel Core 14th Gen i9-14900KS launched with 24 cores and speeds up to 6.2GHz: details

Intel launched its latest addition to the 14th Gen Core desktop processor family on Thursday. The company is touting the 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900KS as the world’s fastest desktop processor. The CPU is said to offer a clock speed of up to 6.2GHz. It features 24 cores and 32 threads, and the chipmaker claims the new desktop chip offers up to 15 percent better gaming performance than the previous generation of processors. Specifically, the tech giant introduced Intel Core i9-14900K in October 2023.

In one Announcement, the chipmaker named the 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900KS as the world’s fastest desktop CPU based on its clock speed. The company claims that the processor delivers a maximum turbo frequency of up to 6.2GHz using its patented Thermal Velocity Boost technology. It became available for purchase from March 14 at a starting price of $699 (roughly Rs. 58,000). It is available globally as both a boxed processor and integrated into systems and can be purchased through Intel authorized channels and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners.

At the launch, Roger Chandler, Intel Vice President and General Manager, Enthusiast PC and Workstation Segment, Intel Client Computing Group said, “The Intel Core i9-14900KS is the complete power and performance of the Intel Core 14th Gen desktop processor family. and its performance hybrid architecture. Extreme PC enthusiasts – especially gamers and creators – can now enjoy the i9-14900KS’ record-breaking 6.2 GHz frequency while their desktop can take the experience to a higher level of performance than ever before.”

Coming to the basic specifications, Intel Core i9-14900KS includes 24 cores including eight performance cores (also known as P cores) and 16 efficient-cores (also known as E cores) and 32 threads. It also supports a 150-watt processor base power and 20 PCIe lanes where 16 of them are PCIe 5.0 and the remaining four are PCIe 4.0 lanes. It also has 36MB Intel Smart Cache.

The Intel Core i9-14900KS supports Intel Application Optimization Overview (APO) which can boost performance by up to 11 percent for supported software titles. The CPU supports memory up to 192GB DDR5 5600 mega transfer per second (MTps) or DDR4 3200 MTps. It is also compatible with Z790 and Z690 motherboards.

Additionally, Intel said the processor offers significant improvements for gamers and content creators. In terms of gaming performance, the company said the latest processor offers a 15 percent boost over the previous generation, while for compute-intensive workflows like 3D production and multitasking, it delivers up to a 73 percent performance improvement. can do.

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