MSI High end
Check on Amazon MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi
$199–$220
Z790 tuning for unlocked CPUs
Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Brand
- Intel
- Model
- Intel Core i9-14900KS
Intel Core i9‑14900KS: flagship 24‑core LGA1700 CPU (3.2/6.2 GHz) with UHD 770, ideal for 1440p/4K gaming and heavy creator workloads; unlocked multiplier.
Compute rankTop 3% of CPUs
TierFlagship?GixCore tierWhat a part was built to do — not what it costs.EntryBudgetMainstreamHigh endEnthusiastFlagship A part can be cheap because it is an ageing flagship, or because it is a current entry-level model. The tier tells you which.
ReleasedMar 2024
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Cores24
Threads32
SocketFCLGA1700
MemoryDDR4 / DDR5
Base clock3.20 GHz
Boost clock6.20 GHz
TDP150 W
Cache68 MB
GixCore Editorial
Product overview
Released on March 14, 2024, the Core i9‑14900KS is Intel’s top‑binned 14th‑gen “Raptor Lake Refresh” desktop CPU built on Intel 7. It offers 24 cores (8P+16E, 32 threads), a 3.2 GHz base with up to 6.2 GHz max turbo, and integrated UHD Graphics 770. It fits the LGA1700 platform (Intel 600/700 chipsets) and supports DDR4‑3200 or DDR5‑5600.
Positioned as a flagship i9, it exists to deliver the highest out‑of‑box clocks on the mature LGA1700 platform. It’s a strong pick for 1440p/4K gaming and demanding creator work like streaming, video editing, and 3D rendering, with an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. As of September 27, 2026, it remains an active product (not discontinued).
Best for
Official product specifications - 1440p gaming
- 4K gaming
- streaming
- video editing
- 3D rendering
Pairing fit
Compatible Motherboards
Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class. See all 13 →
Asus High end
Check on Amazon ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi
$546–$604
Z790 tuning for unlocked CPUs
Asus High end
Check on Amazon TUF Gaming Z790-Plus WiFi
$190–$210
Z790 tuning for unlocked CPUs
Gigabyte High end
Check on Amazon Z790 AORUS Elite AX
$180–$199
Z790 tuning for unlocked CPUs
Gigabyte High end
Check on Amazon Z790 Eagle AX
$161–$178
Z790 tuning for unlocked CPUs
Asus High end
Check on Amazon ROG Maximus Z690 Formula
$703–$777
Z690 tuning for unlocked CPUsBudget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options
Gigabyte Mainstream
Check on Amazon B760 AORUS Elite AX
$114–$126
B760 platform match
MSI Mainstream
Check on Amazon MAG B760 Tomahawk WiFi
$117–$129
B760 platform match
MSI Mainstream
Check on Amazon PRO B760-P WiFi DDR4
$133–$147
B760 platform match
ASUS Mainstream
Check on Amazon TUF GAMING B760-PLUS WIFI
$161–$178
B760 platform match
GIGABYTE Budget
Check on Amazon B760M DS3H AX
$118–$130
B760 platform match
Gigabyte Budget
Check on Amazon B760M Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4
$142–$157
B760 platform matchPairing fit
Compatible RAM kits
Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class.
Kingston Enthusiast
Check on Amazon KF572C38RSAK2-32 32GB DDR5-7200
$598–$661
DDR5-7200 sweet spot
G.SKILL Enthusiast
Check on Amazon Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 7200MT/s
$855–$945
DDR5-7200 sweet spot
TEAMGROUP High end
Check on Amazon T-Force XTREEM DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MHz CL32 FFXD532G6400HC32ADC01
$598–$661
DDR5-6400 sweet spot
KLEVV High end
Check on Amazon Bolt V DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz CL30
$500–$552
DDR5-6000 sweet spot
Corsair High end
Check on Amazon CMK32GX5M2B6000C30 32GB DDR5-6000
$570–$630
DDR5-6000 sweet spot
G.SKILL High end
Check on Amazon F5-6000J3038F16GX2-TZ5NR 32GB DDR5-6000
$627–$693
DDR5-6000 sweet spotBudget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options
PNY Enthusiast
Check on Amazon XLR8 Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-4400
$118–$130
DDR4 compatible value option
PNY High end
Check on Amazon XLR8 Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 4000MHz
$118–$130
DDR4 compatible value option
Timetec Mainstream
Check on Amazon 32GB KIT (2x16GB) DDR5 5600MHz PC5-44800 UDIMM Desktop Memory
$475–$525
DDR5-5600 memory match
Kingston Mainstream
Check on Amazon KF556C40BB-16 16GB DDR5-5600
$359–$397
DDR5-5600 memory match
Corsair Mainstream
Check on Amazon DOMINATOR PLATINUM RGB DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 5200MHz
$700–$773
DDR5-5200 memory match
G.SKILL Mainstream
Check on Amazon RipjawsV Series DDR4 32GB (2x16GB) 3600MT/s F4-3600C16D-32GVKC
$252–$278
DDR4 compatible value optionSpecifications
At a glance iDots are a representative catalog sample. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog sample
Cores24
Higher than 97% of CPUs
Threads32
Higher than 95% of CPUs
Boost clock6.2 GHZ
Higher than 99% of CPUs
RAM speed4 MT/s
Higher than 5% of CPUs
- Cores
- 24
- Threads
- 32
- Socket
- FCLGA1700
- Memory
- DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600
- Base clock
- 3.2 GHZ
- Boost clock
- 6.2 GHZ
- TDP
- 150 W
- Cache
- 68 MB
- Generation
- 14
- Bus Speed
- 16 GT/s
- Max Memory Size
- 192 GB
- ECC Support
- No
- Hyper Threading
- Yes
- Turbo Boost
- Yes
- Chipset
- Intel 600/700 series
- Ram Speed
- 4 MT/s