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The Fastest Clocks in Intel's 14th-Gen Desktop Line
Push past 6GHz out of the box and run the most demanding games and creative workloads at the very top of Intel's 14th-generation desktop line. The Core i9-14900KS is the special-edition flagship: a factory-binned 24-core, 32-thread processor that reaches up to 6.2GHz, the highest stock clock in the family. It drops into any LGA 1700 motherboard, includes Intel UHD Graphics 770, and is fully unlocked for overclocking. Browse more Intel gear or other processors.
Built For
The 14900KS is made for enthusiasts and professionals who want maximum performance: high-refresh gaming rigs, content-creation and streaming workstations, and extreme overclocking builds. Its 24 cores split into performance and efficient cores with 32 threads and 36MB of L3 cache, so it handles heavy multitasking, rendering, and simulation alongside top-tier gaming frame rates. Because it is fully unlocked and pairs with a capable motherboard and strong cooling, it gives tuners full headroom to chase even higher clocks.
Key Capabilities
- 24 cores, 32 threads: performance and efficient cores with 36MB of L3 cache for demanding multitasking and creation.
- Up to 6.2GHz: a 3.2GHz base that boosts to 6.2GHz, the fastest stock clock in Intel's 14th-gen desktop lineup.
- LGA 1700 and unlocked: drops into LGA 1700 boards, fully unlocked for overclocking, with a 150W base power rating.
- Intel UHD Graphics 770 integrated, so a build can run without a discrete GPU.
- Ships as a retail boxed processor for do-it-yourself and system builds.
What Is the Difference Between the i9-14900KS and i9-14900K?
The 14900KS is a special edition of the 14900K. Intel factory-selects, or bins, the best silicon and clocks it higher, so the KS reaches up to 6.2GHz, the fastest out-of-box speed in the 14th-gen desktop line, while sharing the same 24 cores, 32 threads, LGA 1700 socket, and UHD Graphics 770 as the standard 14900K. Choose the KS when you want the highest stock clocks and top-binned silicon for overclocking; the 14900K covers the same platform at a lower price.