Intel is gearing up to launch the Core i9-14900KS processor on March 14, as per reports from VideoCardz. This new processor is expected to achieve an impressive boost clock speed of 6.2 GHz.
Enhanced Performance and Features
The Core i9-14900KS will be added to the existing lineup, which includes its predecessors, the Core i9-12900KS and Core i9-13900KS. The i9-14900KS stands out with its higher clock speeds, reaching up to 6.2 GHz on two cores, 5.9 GHz on all P cores, and 4.5 GHz on the E cores. This improvement was a result of leaks in late February, hinting at upgrades alongside the Lunar Lake Laptop CPUs.
Pricing and Specifications
Despite a price tag of around $740, approximately 30% higher than the current flagship i9-14900K, the i9-14900KS promises substantial performance enhancements. It features 8 performance cores (P) and 16 efficient cores (E), totaling 24 cores and 32 threads. With 36MB of L3 cache and 32MB of L2 cache, the processor offers ample memory for multitasking needs. The thermal design power (TDP) is expected to increase from 125W to 150W compared to the i9-14900K.
Transition to New Technology
The Intel Core i9-14900KS will be the final CPU on the LGA-1700 platform, marking the end of an era with the old naming convention for Desktop CPUs. Moving forward, it will be succeeded by the LGA-1851 socket, starting with the 15th-generation Arrow Lake CPUs by the end of this year.
