Intel has broken yet another speed record when it comes to desktop CPUs. The company is just , which can reach 6.2 GHz without overclocking, making it the fastest consumer desktop processor available. The company did the same thing last year, but this one .
Besides , the i9-14900KS features a 24-core/32-thread architecture and Intel’s proprietary 36MB Smart Cache technology, which shares cache memory between different cores. Intel says this will allow for “robust performance in gaming and content creation workloads.”
The chip also uses Intel’s Thermal Speed Booster, a feature on 11th generation and later Intel Core chips, which boosts the clock speed by 100 MHz when the temperature drops below the 70 degrees C or 158 degrees F threshold. in other words, make sure your cooling system is in place.
When it comes to metrics, the company promises gamers will perform up to 15 percent better, and content creators will enjoy a 73 percent performance boost when dealing with compute-intensive workflows. The i9-14900KS is compatible with Z790 and Z690 motherboards, but Intel recommends the latest BIOS to ensure the best results.
The Core i9-14900KS is available now and starts at $700. It is available as a boxed product in brick-and-mortar retail stores and will be integrated into the systems of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners in the near future. Intel continues to focus on raw speed rather than attention-grabbing AI .
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