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Intel officially launches Core i9-14900KS with 6.2GHz boost speed

Intel first debuted a ‘KS' version of its flagship chip with the Core i9-9900KS back in October 2019, and the tradition has carried on each generation since. Today, Intel unveils its latest ‘KS' chip, the Core i9-14900KS, reaching 6.2GHz speeds out of the box. 

While most enthusiasts will be happy with the regular K or KF versions of Intel's 14th Gen Core i9 processor, those who value overclocking potential will likely want the KS variant. These are pre-binned Core i9 processors, meaning they have been tested to achieve higher speeds than the average chip. In the case of the Core i9-14900KS, we're looking at a 6.2GHz clock speed out of the box, but extreme overclockers may be able to push it further with more powerful cooling solutions.

Of course, getting this speed did require a TDP bump, so the Core i9-14900KS draws an extra 25W of power compared to the K or KF variants. 6.2GHz is also the max boost clock, which applies to P-cores and not E-cores. It might be possible to push all of your cores to higher speeds, but you will need to tinker around in the BIOS overclocking menus to see what results you can get.

The Intel i9-14900KS is available starting today in the US, priced at $699. Here in the UK, we're looking at a £689.99 price tag.

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