Intel Core i9-14900KS (BX8071514900KS)

The Intel Core i9-14900KS (BX8071514900KS) is the flagship processor in the Raptor Lake Refresh lineup, designed for desktop systems with an LGA1700 socket. It features 24 cores: 8 performance cores with Hyper-Threading support and 16 efficiency cores, delivering up to 32 threads for parallel workloads. The performance cores operate at a base frequency of 3.2 GHz, but with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost technology can automatically reach up to 6.2 GHz, making this processor the fastest in its mainstream class. The efficiency cores run at speeds up to 4.4 GHz. The Intel Core i9-14900KS includes 36 MB of level 3 cache memory and 32 MB of level 2 cache, accelerating demanding operations and large data processing. It supports DDR4 memory up to 3200 MT/s and DDR5 memory up to 5600 MT/s in dual-channel mode. Base thermal design power is 150 W, but under full load can reach up to 253 W, requiring an efficient cooling solution. The processor is compatible with motherboards using 600 and 700 series chipsets with updated BIOS for complete feature support. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 provides baseline graphics performance and supports up to four displays. The Intel Core i9-14900KS supports a comprehensive set of technologies including Intel Thread Director, Deep Learning Boost, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, Virtualization VT-x and VT-d, as well as AVX2 and SSE4.2 instruction sets. This processor is intended for users demanding maximum performance for rendering tasks, scientific computations, multithreaded video encoding, streaming, and high-end gaming systems.