The Intel Core i9-14900KS, the world's first 6.2GHz desktop processor (and $700 price tag), has been released

Intel has set a new frequency record for a serial desktop processor. The company has introduced the Core i9-14900KS processor, which can achieve a stock frequency of up to 6.2 GHz without overclocking, making it the fastest (in terms of frequency) CPU for desktop PCs available to consumers. This way, Intel has surpassed its previous record of the desktop processor frequency, which was 6.0 GHz.

The Intel Core i9-14900KS processor is a representative of the 14th generation (Raptor Lake) family. It has 24 computing cores (8 productive and 16 efficient) and supports 32 instruction threads. The chip is equipped with 36 MB of Intel Smart Cache memory and supports 20 PCIe lanes (16 PCIe 5.0 lanes and four PCIe 4.0 lanes). In Turbo mode, the processor is capable of reaching a frequency of 6.2 GHz thanks to Intel Thermal Velocity Boost support. Due to the high stock frequency, the TDP has increased from 125 W (for the Core i9-14900K with a frequency of 6.0 GHz) to 150 W.

The new Core i9-14900KS processor is compatible with motherboards based on Z790 and Z690 chipsets. Intel recommends updating the BIOS for its use. This chip supports up to 192 GB of DDR5 5600 MT/s or DDR4 3200 MT/s memory.

The Intel Core i9-14900KS processor is already available for sale at a recommended price of $699. Soon it will also be available in ready-made systems from Intel's OEM partners.

Source: Intel