Intel Core i9 14900KS CPU: A New Powerhouse for LGA 1700
Photo: Jacob Bobo Intel is debuting a new CPU that should be a contender for fastest gaming chip. The Core i9 14900KS was officially announced on March 14, but has been rumored about for some time. This "Special Edition" chip for the LGA 1700 socket represents the current top of the line for Intel's 14th Gen Raptor Lake processors.
Priced at $749, this is the premium end of the consumer CPU market, reflecting its advanced specs and performance capabilities, and is a direct replacement for the previous 13900KS.
For specs, the Core i9 14900KS has a base clock of 3.2 GHz, ramping up to a hefty 6.2 GHz. It has 8 Performance cores and 16 Efficient cores, complemented by 32 threads, providing a multifaceted powerhouse capable of tackling the demanding applications and games. The processor also features an expansive cache with 36 MB L3 and 32 MB L2, which should be good for rapid data access.
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Micro Center Editor-in-Chief Dan Ackerman is a veteran tech reporter and has served as Editor-in-Chief of Gizmodo and Editorial Director at CNET. He's been testing and reviewing laptops and other consumer tech for almost 20 years and is the author of The Tetris Effect, a Cold War history of the world's most influential video game. Contact Dan at dackerman@microcenter.com.
