Intel Core i9-14900KS CPU

Intel Core i9-14900KS

Brand
Intel
Model
Intel Core i9-14900KS
$807–$892estimated range · from catalog price Sep 27, 2026

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
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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
  • 1440p gaming
  • 4K gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • 3D rendering
Official product specifications

Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Cores24
Higher than 97% of CPUs
Threads32
Higher than 97% of CPUs
Boost clock6.2 GHZ
Higher than 98% of CPUs
RAM speed4 MT/s
Higher than 1% 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
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