Intel Core i9 14900K
Recently, Intel's 14th Gen Core i9-14900K CPU specs leaked out, a Raptor Lake desktop refresh. It's said to feature 16 cores and 32 threads and a 200MHz jump over the Core i9-13900K.
![Intel Core i9 14900K Hub Intel Core i9 14900K Hub](https://static.tweaktown.com/news/9/7/97991_42_corsair-one-i500-mini-gaming-pc-new-design-core-i9-14900k-rtx-4080-super-costs-3600.jpg)
![AMD Ryzen 9 9950X overclocked to nearly 6GHz, beats all other flagship CPUs in single-core perf AMD Ryzen 9 9950X overclocked to nearly 6GHz, beats all other flagship CPUs in single-core perf](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/9/99547_105_amd-ryzen-9-9950x-overclocked-to-nearly-6ghz-beats-all-other-flagship-cpus-in-single-core-perf.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
AMD's new Zen 5-based Ryzen 9 9950X processor overclocked to nearly 6GHz and benchmarked: 20% faster than stock, beats Core i9-14900KS by 19%.
![Visual FX studio claims 50% failure rate for Intel CPUs, will switch PCs to AMD Ryzen 9 9950X Visual FX studio claims 50% failure rate for Intel CPUs, will switch PCs to AMD Ryzen 9 9950X](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/9/99501_1_visual-fx-studio-cites-50-failure-rate-for-intel-cpus-will-switch-to-amd-ryzen-9-9950x.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
More Intel Core i9 13900K and 14900K woes as a VFX studio comes out to state that it's switching to AMD because of instability and crashes.
![AMD Ryzen 9 9950X tested at full 253W, unlimited PPT settings: up to 35% faster than 14900K AMD Ryzen 9 9950X tested at full 253W, unlimited PPT settings: up to 35% faster than 14900K](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/9/99329_805_amd-ryzen-9-9950x-tested-at-full-253w-unlimited-ppt-settings-up-to-35-faster-than-14900k.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
AMD's next-gen Zen 5-based Ryzen 9 9950X processor tested at 253W, unlimited PPT settings: beats Intel's flagship Core i9-14900K by 35% at same power level.
![Game developer swaps all servers to AMD, claims 'Intel is selling defective' CPUs Game developer swaps all servers to AMD, claims 'Intel is selling defective' CPUs](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/9/99325_2_game-developer-says-its-swapping-all-our-servers-to-amd-because-of-defective-intel-cpus.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
'We are swapping all our servers to AMD, which experience 100 times fewer crashes compared to Intel CPUs that were found to be defective.'
![Intel denies RMA requests for its faulty 13th Gen, 14th Gen CPUs with instability issues Intel denies RMA requests for its faulty 13th Gen, 14th Gen CPUs with instability issues](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/9/99306_802_intel-denies-rma-requests-for-its-faulty-13th-gen-14th-cpus-with-instability-issues.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel Core i9-14900K, Core i9-13900K major stability issues are forcing game server companies to switch to AMD, creating major headaches for gamers, too.
![AMD's next-gen Zen 5-based Ryzen 9 9950X blows Core i9-14900K in Blender, using just 120W power AMD's next-gen Zen 5-based Ryzen 9 9950X blows Core i9-14900K in Blender, using just 120W power](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/9/99291_508_amds-next-gen-zen-5-based-ryzen-9-9950x-blows-core-i9-14900k-in-blender-using-just-120w-power.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
AMD's next-gen Zen 5-based Ryzen 9 9950X 'ES' processor beats Intel's flagship Core i9-14900K processor in Blender, while using just 120W of power.
![Intel wants 13th and 14th Gen customers to use the highest possible 'power delivery profile' Intel wants 13th and 14th Gen customers to use the highest possible 'power delivery profile'](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/8/98156_01_intel-wants-13th-and-14th-gen-customers-to-use-the-highest-possible-power-delivery-profile.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
New 'Intel Default Settings' issued for high-end 13th and 14th Gen CPUs, with capable motherboards okay to keep pushing high power profiles.
![Intel's next-gen flagship Core Ultra 9 285K 'Arrow Lake' CPU rumored to hit 5.5GHz Intel's next-gen flagship Core Ultra 9 285K 'Arrow Lake' CPU rumored to hit 5.5GHz](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/8/98037_58_intels-next-gen-flagship-core-ultra-9-285k-arrow-lake-cpu-rumored-to-hit-5-5ghz.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel's next-generation Core Ultra 9 285K 'Arrow Lake' CPU has a rumored boost clock of up to 5.5GHz, current flagship Core i9-14900KS hits 6.2GHz.
![Corsair One i500 Mini Gaming PC: new design, Core i9-14900K, RTX 4080 SUPER, costs $3600 Corsair One i500 Mini Gaming PC: new design, Core i9-14900K, RTX 4080 SUPER, costs $3600](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/7/97991_42_corsair-one-i500-mini-gaming-pc-new-design-core-i9-14900k-rtx-4080-super-costs-3600.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Corsair's new One i500 Mini Gaming PC detailed by Newegg: liquid-cooled Core i9-14900K, GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, and new wooden aesthetic.
![Intel Arrow Lake-S CPU details: Core Ultra 9 285K is the successor to the Core i9-14900K Intel Arrow Lake-S CPU details: Core Ultra 9 285K is the successor to the Core i9-14900K](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/7/97964_06_intel-arrow-lake-cpu-details-core-ultra-9-285k-7-265k-5-245k.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel's next-gen Core Ultra 200 'Arrow Lake-S' desktop CPU lineup rumors: Core Ultra 9 285K, Core Ultra 7 265K, and Core Ultra 5 245K processorrs teased.
![Intel blames motherboard makers for stability issues with its 13th and 14th Core i9 processors Intel blames motherboard makers for stability issues with its 13th and 14th Core i9 processors](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/7/97885_02_intel-finally-released-statement-regarding-stability-issues-with-its-core-i9-processors.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel's statement on the recent stability issues and crashes with its latest 13th and 14th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs shifts the blame to motherboard makers.
![GIGABYTE unveils XTREME Prestige Limited Edition AORUS Z790 motherboard and RTX 4080 SUPER GIGABYTE unveils XTREME Prestige Limited Edition AORUS Z790 motherboard and RTX 4080 SUPER](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/7/97607_01_gigabyte-launches-xtreme-prestige-limited-edition-aorus-motherboard-and-rtx-4080-super.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
GIGABYTE's new XTREME Prestige Limited Edition series includes a motherboard and GPU covered in 'crystallized titanium textures' and actual gold.
![Investigation launched into games crashing on these high-end CPUs Investigation launched into games crashing on these high-end CPUs](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/7/97489_2525521_intel-launches-investigation-into-games-crashing-on-high-end-cpus.png&mh=161&mw=285)
An investigation has been launched into reports of an increase in game crashes by owners of high-end CPUs, some of the latest that have come to market.
![GIGABYTE's new Z790 AORUS XTREME X ICE motherboard features a golden LGA 1700 socket GIGABYTE's new Z790 AORUS XTREME X ICE motherboard features a golden LGA 1700 socket](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/7/97340_62_gigabyte-z790-aorus-xtreme-ice-motherboard-pictured.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
GIGABYTE reveals its new Z790 XTREME X ICE motherboard: overall beautiful design, with a golden LGA 1700 socket ready for your Core i9-14900KS.
![Overclocker 'Splave' uses ASRock's new Z790I Lightning Wi-Fi board: 4 new OC world records Overclocker 'Splave' uses ASRock's new Z790I Lightning Wi-Fi board: 4 new OC world records](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/7/97345_55_overclocker-splave-uses-asrocks-new-z790i-lightning-wi-fi-board-4-oc-world-records.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
ASRock's new Z790I Lightning Wi-Fi motherboard with Intel's new Core i9-14900KS processor overclocked by Splave, with multiple new world records.
![Intel's new Core i9-14900KS with direct die cooling: all-core 6.0GHz overclocking Intel's new Core i9-14900KS with direct die cooling: all-core 6.0GHz overclocking](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/6/96918_47_intels-new-core-i9-14900ks-with-direct-die-cooling-all-6-0ghz-overclocking.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel's new special edition Core i9-14900KS processor pushed to all-core 6.0GHz using direct die cooling and overclocking legend Der8auer.
![Intel has a plan to make its Core i9-14900KS CPU more popular - at least with PC makers Intel has a plan to make its Core i9-14900KS CPU more popular - at least with PC makers](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/6/96892_01_intel-has-plan-to-make-its-core-i9-14900ks-cpu-more-popular-at-least-with-pc-makers.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Rumor about Intel covering delidding with the Core i9-14900KS CPU warranty turned out to be true, albeit with a catch - that it doesn't apply to consumers.
![Intel's new Core i9-14900KS already overclocked to record-breaking 9117MHz Intel's new Core i9-14900KS already overclocked to record-breaking 9117MHz](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/6/96867_13_intels-new-core-i9-14900ks-already-overclocked-to-record-breaking-9117mhz.png&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel's new special edition Core i9-14900KS processor already overclocked to record-breaking 9.1GHz, with liquid helium cooling keeping the CPU at -231C.
![Intel shipped 50 million CPUs in Q4 2023 alone, 6x as much as AMD Intel shipped 50 million CPUs in Q4 2023 alone, 6x as much as AMD](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/6/96790_1509_intel-shipped-50-million-cpus-in-q4-2023-alone-6x-as-much-amd.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel reportedly shipped 50 million CPUs in Q4 2023 alone, which is 6x as much as AMD, leaving Ryzen CPUs with around 8 million shipped in Q4 2023.
![Intel's Core i9-14900KS is here - and this 6.2GHz CPU isn't as expensive as some feared Intel's Core i9-14900KS is here - and this 6.2GHz CPU isn't as expensive as some feared](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/6/96860_01_intels-core-i9-14900ks-is-here-and-this-6-2ghz-cpu-isnt-as-expensive-some-feared.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
The Core i9-14900KS processor has arrived on the day the rumor mill predicted, and it retails at the same price as the 13900KS launched at.
![MSI's easy overclock for Core i9-14900KS spotted - one click to get the CPU running at 6.4GHz MSI's easy overclock for Core i9-14900KS spotted - one click to get the CPU running at 6.4GHz](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/6/96840_01_msis-easy-overclock-for-core-i9-14900ks-spotted-one-click-to-get-the-cpu-running-at-6-4ghz.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
If the rumors are right, Intel's Core i9-14900KS arrives tomorrow, and MSI appears to be readying its one-click option to boost the CPU up to 6.4GHz.
![Micro Center leaks Intel Core i9-14900KS CPU price, and it's the most expensive KS ever at $749 Micro Center leaks Intel Core i9-14900KS CPU price, and it's the most expensive KS ever at $749](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/6/96769_01_micro-center-leaks-intel-core-i9-14900ks-cpu-price-and-its-the-most-expensive-ks-ever-at-749.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Remember that the last-gen version of the limited edition take on a flagship processor was $699 - so this is a fair old price hike.
![Intel Core i9-14900KS delidded: 10C temperature reduction, and insane 432W power Intel Core i9-14900KS delidded: 10C temperature reduction, and insane 432W power](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/6/96710_601_intel-core-i9-14900ks-delidded-10c-temperature-reduction-432w-power-in-cruncher-benchmark.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel's new special edition Core i9-14900KS processor has been purchased, delidded, and tested: 10C temp reduction from delidding, 432W+ power used.
![Intel's new special edition Core i9-14900KS processor launches on March 14, runs at 6.2GHz Intel's new special edition Core i9-14900KS processor launches on March 14, runs at 6.2GHz](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/6/96683_405_intel-core-i9-14900ks-reportedly-launches-on-march-14.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel's new flagship special edition Core i9-14900KS processor reportedly launches on March 14, will be the last desktop CPU before Core Ultra naming hits.
![Intel Core i9-14900KS apparently set for mid-March release, but good luck trying to buy the CPU Intel Core i9-14900KS apparently set for mid-March release, but good luck trying to buy the CPU](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/6/96621_01_intel-core-i9-14900ks-set-for-mid-march-release-but-good-luck-trying-to-buy-the-6-2ghz-cpu.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
If a YouTube leaker is correct, Intel's faster take on the Raptor Lake Refresh flagship processor will be very thin on the ground at launch.
![Intel's new Core i9-14900KS purchased early, full specs confirmed: 6.2GHz at 1.5V and it's HOT Intel's new Core i9-14900KS purchased early, full specs confirmed: 6.2GHz at 1.5V and it's HOT](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/6/96598_60_intels-new-core-i9-14900ks-purchased-early-full-specs-confirmed-6-2ghz-at-1-5v-and-its-hot.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel's new special edition Core i9-14900KS processor is out in the wild nearly two weeks early, which will see 6200MHz clock speeds on 3 P-Cores.
![Intel Core i9-14900KS photo leaked, suggesting 6.2GHz-toting flagship CPU is near to launch Intel Core i9-14900KS photo leaked, suggesting 6.2GHz-toting flagship CPU is near to launch](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/6/96550_01_intel-core-i9-14900ks-photo-leaked-suggesting-6-2ghz-toting-flagship-cpu-is-near-to-launch.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Rumors are flying that the Core i9-14900KS is imminent, and a purported photo of the processor's packaging seems to hint that this is the case.
![Intel's special edition Core i9-14900KS processor with 6.2GHz, 150W TDP confirmed by retailer Intel's special edition Core i9-14900KS processor with 6.2GHz, 150W TDP confirmed by retailer](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/6/96523_09_intels-special-edition-core-i9-14900ks-processor-with-6-2ghz-150w-tdp-confirmed-by-retailer.png&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel's upcoming Core i9-14900KS special edition processor confirmed by another retailer, get ready for 6.2GHz out of the box with a 150W TDP.
![Intel Core i9-14900K sets new OC world record: first CPU to finish SuperPi in under 3 minutes Intel Core i9-14900K sets new OC world record: first CPU to finish SuperPi in under 3 minutes](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/6/96441_906_intel-core-i9-14900k-sets-new-oc-world-record-first-cpu-to-finish-superpi-in-under-3-minutes.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel's flagship Core i9-14900K smashes the SuperPi record, completed in under 3 minutes... the first CPU to finish it in record time.
![Intel Core i9-14900KS with 6.2GHz CPU clocks spotted early at French retailer for $800+ Intel Core i9-14900KS with 6.2GHz CPU clocks spotted early at French retailer for $800+](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/6/96281_142_intel-core-i9-14900ks-with-6-2ghz-cpu-clocks-spotted-early-at-french-retailer-for-800.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel's new limited edition Core i9-14900KS processor spotted at French retailer early, with pricing of $800+ but you'll get 6.2GHz out of the box.
![Intel's new Core i9-14900KS launches in March, limited edition CPU at 6.2GHz runs HOT Intel's new Core i9-14900KS launches in March, limited edition CPU at 6.2GHz runs HOT](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/6/96226_61_intels-new-core-i9-14900ks-launches-in-march-limited-edition-cpu-at-6-2ghz-runs-hot.png&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel's upcoming Core i9-14900KS processor is a limited edition chip that runs with 6.2GHz boost, but prepare for it... it'll be running HOT.
![Intel's new Core i9-14900KS processor teased again: 150W TDP and huge 6.2GHz boost Intel's new Core i9-14900KS processor teased again: 150W TDP and huge 6.2GHz boost](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/6/96185_01_intel-core-i9-14900ks-confirmed-to-feature-6-2-ghz-turbo-clock.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel's unannounced Core i9-14900KS processor benchmarked: 24 cores and 32 threads, with CPU boosts of up to 6.2GHz with a 150W default TDP.
![Intel's new Core i9-14900KS smiles for the camera, should rock 6.2GHz CPU clock speed Intel's new Core i9-14900KS smiles for the camera, should rock 6.2GHz CPU clock speed](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/5/95244_606_alleged-intel-core-i9-14900ks-6-2-ghz-cpu-has-been-pictured.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel's alleged Core i9-14900KS processor spotted, would be the first Intel CPU to pass the incredible 6.2GHz clock speed... out of the box.
![Intel's game boosting APO tech will remain exclusive to the new 14th Gen Core CPUs Intel's game boosting APO tech will remain exclusive to the new 14th Gen Core CPUs](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/4/94371_01_intels-game-boosting-apo-tech-will-remain-exclusive-to-the-new-14th-gen-core-cpus.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel Application Optimization (APO) brings a big performance to PC games on Intel's new 14th Gen Core CPUs, and it's going to stay exclusive.
![COLORFUL has two new motherboards, iGame Z790D5 FLOW and ULTRA, for 14th Gen Intel Core CPUs COLORFUL has two new motherboards, iGame Z790D5 FLOW and ULTRA, for 14th Gen Intel Core CPUs](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/4/94343_01_colorful-has-two-new-motherboards-igame-z790d5-flow-and-ultra-for-14th-gen-intel-core-cpus.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
COLORFUL is launching two new motherboards, iGame Z790D5 FLOW and ULTRA, for Intel's new 14th Gen Core CPUs with similar specs but very different looks.
![Intel Core i9-14900KS spotted at 6.2GHz inside of pre-built PCs with DDR4 RAM Intel Core i9-14900KS spotted at 6.2GHz inside of pre-built PCs with DDR4 RAM](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/4/94308_101_intel-core-i9-14900ks-spotted-at-6-2ghz-inside-of-pre-built-pcs-with-ddr4-ram.png&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel's new Core i9-14900KS 'Special Edition' CPU clocking up to a huge 6.2GHz teased, the highest-ever CPU clock speed on a consumer chip ever.
![MSI's new Z790 Project Zero motherboard: perfect for the Core i9-14900K MSI's new Z790 Project Zero motherboard: perfect for the Core i9-14900K](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/4/94287_901_msis-new-z790-project-zero-motherboard-perfect-for-the-core-i9-14900k.png&mh=161&mw=285)
MSI's new flagship case -- the MEG MAESTRO -- has a motherboard in mind: its new Z790 Project Zero design, with a totally clean look on the front.
![Intel Core i9-14900K delidded: CPU temperatures drop by up to 12C Intel Core i9-14900K delidded: CPU temperatures drop by up to 12C](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/3/93965_903_intel-core-i9-14900k-delidded-cpu-temperatures-drop-by-up-to-12c.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel Core i9-14900K delidding: without = 93C max average, delidded = 83C max average, and delidded + Conductonaut Extreme = 81.5C max average.
![Lenovo's new LEGION 9000K Gaming PC: Core i9-14900K + custom Lenovo GeForce RTX 4090 LEGION GPU Lenovo's new LEGION 9000K Gaming PC: Core i9-14900K + custom Lenovo GeForce RTX 4090 LEGION GPU](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/3/93956_701_lenovos-new-legion-9000k-gaming-pc-core-i9-14900k-geforce-rtx-4090.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Lenovo beefs up its LEGION 9000K and LEGION 7000K 2024 Gaming PCs with Intel's new 14th Gen Core CPUs and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs.
![Intel's new 14th Gen Core processors for desktops do not support Thunderbolt 5 Intel's new 14th Gen Core processors for desktops do not support Thunderbolt 5](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/3/93947_01_intels-new-14th-gen-core-processors-for-desktops-do-not-support-thunderbolt-5.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel makes a correction, there will be no Thunderbolt 5 support for the new 14th Gen Core desktop processors, but it will come to laptop it seems.
![Interview - Intel's new APO tech and How It Boosts Gaming Performance on Intel Core 14th Gen Interview - Intel's new APO tech and How It Boosts Gaming Performance on Intel Core 14th Gen](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/3/93927_03_interview-intels-new-apo-tech-and-how-it-boosts-gaming-performance-on-intel-core-14th-gen.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
We sit down with Intel's Roger Chandler to find out how the new APO multi threading tech that boost game performance on the new 14th Gen CPUs works.
![World record memory frequency of 5809.2 MHz or DDR5-11618 recorded live by Team AU and Hicookie World record memory frequency of 5809.2 MHz or DDR5-11618 recorded live by Team AU and Hicookie](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/3/93913_01_ddr5-world-record-speed-of-over-11-600-mt-live-at-intels-sxsw-sydney-booth.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel and Team AU brought a live DDR5 overclocking demo for the new Intel Core i9 14900K to SXSW Sydney and set a new world record.
![Team AU Overclocking breaks Counter Strike 2 performance record, 1310 FPS on new Intel 14th Gen Team AU Overclocking breaks Counter Strike 2 performance record, 1310 FPS on new Intel 14th Gen](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/3/93912_01_team-au-overclocking-breaks-counter-strike-2-performance-record-1310-fps-on-new-intel-14th-gen.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Counter-Strike 2 running at over 1300 FPS on the new Intel Core i9 14900K at SXSW Sydney, with people from the crowd jumping in to play.
![Intel's new Core i9-14900K goes over 9000!!!! Record-breaking 9.0GHz OC at minus 235C temps Intel's new Core i9-14900K goes over 9000!!!! Record-breaking 9.0GHz OC at minus 235C temps](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/3/93854_801_intels-new-core-i9-14900k-goes-over-9000-record-breaking-9-1ghz-oc-at-235c-temps.png&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel's just-launched Core i9-14900K already overclocked to insane levels, with a record-breaking 9.1GHz CPU frequency world record, and DDR5-11614 OC.
![Intel officially announces and launches Intel Core 14th Gen Desktop Processors Intel officially announces and launches Intel Core 14th Gen Desktop Processors](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/3/93828_01_intel-officially-announces-and-launches-core-14th-gen-desktop-processors.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
After months of leaks and rumors and speculation the new Intel Core 14th Generation desktop processor lineup is finally here, and available now.
![Intel 14th Gen Core 'Raptor Lake Refresh' CPUs: same pricing as 13th Gen Core CPUs Intel 14th Gen Core 'Raptor Lake Refresh' CPUs: same pricing as 13th Gen Core CPUs](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/3/93816_202_intel-14th-gen-core-raptor-lake-refresh-cpus-same-pricing-as-13th.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel 14th Gen Core 'Raptor Lake Refresh' full specifications leaked, pricing will stay the same as 13th Gen: 14900K should cost the same as 13900K.
![Here are all the specs on Intel's new 14th Gen Core 'Raptor Lake Refresh' CPUs Here are all the specs on Intel's new 14th Gen Core 'Raptor Lake Refresh' CPUs](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/3/93817_208_here-are-all-the-specs-on-intels-new-14th-gen-core-raptor-lake-refresh-cpus.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
The full specifications and pricing are now available for Intel's new 14th Gen Core 'Raptor Lake Refresh' CPUs: Core i5-14600K to the Core i9-14900K.
![ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 motherboards teased again, ready for Intel's new Core i9-14900K ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 motherboards teased again, ready for Intel's new Core i9-14900K](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/3/93812_101_asus-rog-maximus-z790-motherboards-teased-again-ready-for-intels-new-core-i9-14900k.png&mh=161&mw=285)
ASUS has two new enthusiast-grade Z790 motherboards coming in its ROG Maximus Z790 range, ready for Intel's new 14th Gen Core 'Raptor Lake Refresh' CPUs.
![Intel official slide: new Core i9-14900K is up to 23% faster in gaming than AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Intel official slide: new Core i9-14900K is up to 23% faster in gaming than AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/3/93713_601_intel-official-slide-new-core-i9-14900k-is-up-to-23-faster-in-gaming-than-amd-ryzen-9-7950x3d.png&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel's new Core i9-14900K is up to 23% faster in gaming against the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor, according to an official Intel slide.
![Leaker suggests Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs could be underwhelming, especially the 14900K Leaker suggests Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs could be underwhelming, especially the 14900K](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=news/9/3/93697_01_leaker-suggests-intels-raptor-lake-refresh-cpus-could-be-underwhelming-especially-the-14900k.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Moore's Law is Dead is back with another video, having spoken to contacts at OEMs who are distinctly unexcited about Intel's incoming 14th-gen processors.
![Intel Core i9-14900KS CPU Review Reviews Intel Core i9-14900KS CPU Review](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=content/1/0/10722_888_intel-core-i9-14900ks-cpu-review.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel's Core i9-14900KS is best left to enthusiasts looking to set records and if you're going to attempt that you'll need high-end cooling and power.
![Intel Core i9-14900K Intel Core i9-14900K](https://www.tweaktown.com/images/makeicon.php?img=content/1/0/10556_888_intel-core-i9-14900k-raptor-lake-refresh-cpu-review.jpg&mh=161&mw=285)
Intel got to work and produced the most out of its Raptor Lake architecture and the result is the just-released Core i9-14900K processor.