Intel Unveils Powerhouse: Introducing the 14th Gen i9-14900KS with 24 Cores and Up to 6.2GHz Speed
Speed Demon Unleashed: Intel Core 14th Gen i9-14900KS Touted as World’s Fastest Desktop Processor
Intel launched its latest addition to the 14th Gen Core desktop processor family on Thursday. The 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900KS is being touted by the company as the world’s fastest desktop processor. The CPU is said to deliver a clock speed up to 6.2GHz. It includes 24 cores and 32 threads, and the chipmaker claims that the new desktop chip offers up to 15 percent better gaming performance compared to the previous generation of processors. Notably, the tech giant introduced the Intel Core i9-14900K in October 2023.
In an announcement, the chipmaker called the 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900KS the world’s fastest desktop CPU based on its clock speed. The company claims that the processor delivers a max turbo frequency of up to 6.2GHz, using its patented Thermal Velocity Boost technology. It became available to purchase starting March 14 at the 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’s authorised 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 showcases the full power and performance potential 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 taking their desktop experience to higher levels of performance than ever before.”