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Core i9-14900KS

Core i9
Current Price
$589.00
MSRP: $689.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#3
of 234
Overall Rank
#17
of 251
Value Rank
#123
of 207
Gaming Rank
#14
of 251
Productivity Rank
#11
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
24
Threads
32
P-Cores
8
E-Cores
16
Base Clock
3.2 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
6.2 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
Lithography
10nm

Cache

L1 Cache
80 KB per core
L2 Cache
2 MB per core
L3 Cache
36 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
150W
Base Power
150W
Max Turbo Power
253W

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR5, DDR4
Max Memory
192GB
Memory Channels
2
ECC Support
No

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
5.0
PCIe Lanes
20
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
UHD Graphics 770

Closest Competitors by Performance

Core i9-14900KS (Selected)27,570

Quick Stats

Generation
14th Gen (Raptor Lake Refresh)
Release Date
3/14/2024 - 1 year old
Status
current
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
27570
Value46.8
Efficiency183.8

Use Case Ratings

Gaming9.5/10
Productivity9.5/10
Budget Value3/10

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single2,375
Cinebench R23 Multi42,597
Geekbench 6 Single3,236
Geekbench 6 Multi23,124
PassMark60,385

Console Comparison

Core i9-14900KS
100%
100%
PS5 Pro(Gen 9 Pro (2024))
37%
37%
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
36%
36%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
34%
34%
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Notes

The Core i9-14900KS is Intel's special edition flagship featuring 24 cores (8 P-cores, 16 E-cores) and boost speeds up to an incredible 6.2 GHz, the highest out-of-the-box frequency available. This binned processor represents the absolute peak of 14th gen Raptor Lake performance, offering marginally better speeds than the 14900K for enthusiasts seeking maximum bragging rights. It excels in lightly-threaded workloads and competitive gaming where clock speed matters most. The extreme boost speeds come with higher power consumption and heat output, demanding premium cooling solutions. Ideal for overclockers and enthusiasts who want the fastest possible Intel CPU regardless of cost. Supports DDR5-5600 and PCIe 5.0, targeting the ultra-premium market segment.