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Intel Core i9-14900KS
The special-edition 6.2 GHz Raptor Lake Refresh chip: the fastest stock clocks Intel made on this socket, at a heavy power cost.
- LGA1700
- 24
- 32
- 6.2 GHz
- 150 W
PCPR score
5.9
Poor
Best price we’ve seen
$689MSRP
List price from the maker. Street prices may be higher.
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The short version
The Core i9-14900KS is a special-edition 24-core, 32-thread LGA1700 processor with a 6.2 GHz maximum turbo and a 150 W base power rating. Tom's Hardware found it reached record clock speeds at stock settings while drawing much more power than the regular 14900K. It is for collectors and enthusiasts who want the last top Core i9, and it carries the same Raptor Lake stability caveats as the i9-14900K.
Pros
- 6.2 GHz maximum turbo, the highest stock clock Intel shipped on this platform
- Same 24 core, 32 thread layout as the 14900K
- DDR4 and DDR5 board support
Cons
- List price is much higher than the 14900K for a small gain
- Very high power draw and heat
- Same Raptor Lake stability concerns as the 14900K
- Special edition with limited availability
Best for
- Collectors and overclockers
- Builders chasing the highest LGA1700 stock clocks
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Full specifications
Core
- Socket
- LGA1700
- Series
- 14th Gen Core
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake Refresh
- Cores
- 24
- Performance cores
- 8
- Efficiency cores
- 16
- Threads
- 32
Performance
- Base clock
- 3.2 GHz
- Max boost
- 6.2 GHz
- L3 cache
- 36 MB
- 3D V-Cache
- No
Power
- TDP
- 150 W
- Max power (PPT / PL2)
- 253 W
Features
- Integrated graphics
- Yes
- Integrated GPU
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Unlocked multiplier
- Yes
- Cooler in box
- No
- Process
- Intel 7
Memory
- Memory support
- DDR5, DDR4
- Rated memory speed
- 5,600 MT/s
- Max memory
- 192 GB
Expansion
- PCIe version
- 5.0
- PCIe lanes
- 20
Compatibility notes
- 13th/14th Gen Core i7 and i9 chips have had widely reported instability and degradation problems; update the motherboard BIOS to the latest Intel microcode before relying on the chip, and check Intel's warranty guidance.
- Socket LGA1700 works with 600- and 700-series boards; boards come in DDR4 or DDR5 versions, so choose the memory type before buying. Older 600-series boards may need a BIOS update.
- Needs a high-end cooler; Intel lists a 150 W base power.
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Video reviews
Mixed · Review
The CPU you HAVE to de lid | Intel 14900KS Full Review
OC3D TV
OC3D's full review of the 14900KS that also covers de-lidding the chip to cut temperatures.
Mixed · Review
Fixed with Overclocking?! | Intel Core i9 14900KS Review with 8Pack
Overclockers UK
Overclockers UK reviews the 14900KS together with professional overclocker 8Pack, who tunes it by overclocking.
Mixed · Review
Intel Core i9-14900KS im Test: So funktioniert die Brechstangen-CPU
PC Games Hardware
PC Games Hardware's German-language review calling it a brute-force CPU.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
MixedFinds record stock clock speeds and the highest-priced mainstream Intel chip, with power draw far above the regular i9; positioned as a halo part rather than a sensible buy.
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Common questions
Which motherboards work with the Core i9-14900KS?
It uses socket LGA1700, which fits 600- and 700-series chipset boards. Older 600-series boards may need a BIOS update.
Does the Core i9-14900KS work with DDR4 or DDR5?
Intel lists support for both DDR5 up to 5600 MT/s and DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, up to 192 GB. The type depends on the motherboard, because a board takes one or the other.
How does the 14900KS differ from the 14900K?
It raises the maximum turbo to 6.2 GHz from 6.0 GHz and the base power to 150 W from 125 W. Core counts and cache are the same.
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