Recently, the editor shared some news with everyone: the Intel Core i9-14900KS processor has been exposed. The biggest selling point of this processor is that it can reach a maximum operating frequency of 6.2GHz without overclocking, which is 0.2GHz higher than the previous Core i9-13900KS and Core i9-14900K.
Currently, there are many new leaks about this new processor.
First is the power consumption, which many people are very concerned about. It has been confirmed that the standard power consumption of the Core i9-14900KS is 125W, which is 25W higher than the Core i9-13900KS and Core i9-14900K. As for its maximum peak power consumption, there is still no definitive news.
In addition, there are rumors about the release time and price of this processor. The information suggests that it will be released in the next two days (around the 14th), priced at about 750 dollars, but this has not been fully confirmed and is for reference only.
Back to the main point, this article isn’t about the aforementioned topics; it’s about “overclocking.”
As we all know, Intel’s “K” series processors support overclocking. If you don’t overclock a “K” series processor, it’s like a missed opportunity, which is not cost-effective.
Intel’s official stance is usually conservative, so “6.2GHz” is not the upper limit of the Core i9-14900KS’s operating frequency. Many people are eager to know where the limit is and how much more it can be increased. This is the content this article wants to share.
When it comes to processor overclocking, many seasoned digital hardware enthusiasts might picture this: a barebones PC placed on a table, one person intensely testing on a monitor while another continuously pours liquid nitrogen onto the processor, an exaggerated scene. And the ultimate frequency achieved is not stable for long-term operation, making it practically meaningless.
However, the overclocking discussed in this article is different. It’s not from any third-party enthusiasts but from the professional motherboard manufacturer MSI.
MSI recently announced that it will release a new version of BIOS for its MAX Z790 series motherboards, simplifying the steps for users to overclock their processors. It supports novice users to overclock the Core i9-14900KS with one click to 6.4GHz (referring to the peak of the large cores), and it can operate stably.
Supported MSI motherboards, once updated with this BIOS version, will display a very simple overclocking interface and option (see below image), with the highest overclocking option being 6.4GHz, which users can enable with one click.
For most ordinary digital enthusiasts, increasing the processor’s operating frequency by 0.2GHz is not very significant and not worth the expense. However, for genuine hardware digital players, it’s a different story; they can truly appreciate how challenging it is to exceed 6GHz.
In summary, the total installation cost of the Core i9-14900KS plus the Z790 motherboard is very high, and only suitable for a minority of high-end users. Most regular consumer-grade users will not purchase it. Nevertheless, the Core i9-14900KS is still very respectable.
Moreover, “6.4GHz” is not the upper limit of overclocking for the Core i9-14900KS. It is expected that after the processor officially hits the market, there will be a wave of overclocking competition, and the editor will share more latest related dynamic leaks as soon as possible. Stay tuned.
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