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[Draugoth]

Intel is launching its flagship Core i9-14900KS processor today, with clock speeds that boost all the way up to 6.2GHz. That's 200MHz more than the previous Core i9-13900KS that launched last year and was the first desktop processor to break the 6GHz barrier at stock speeds.
This new Core i9-14900KS will be priced at $699, the same as the previous 13900KS, and will be available in stores today. The 6.2GHz max turbo frequency is an out-of-the-box boost, so there could be room for overclocking to push these speeds even further. The 14900KS has the same 24 cores found on the 14900K, with eight performance cores and 16 efficiency ones. It does run at a 150-watt base power, though, instead of the 125 watts found on the 14900K.

Other than the power and turbo frequencies, the 14900KS is almost identical to the 14900K. It's essentially a "binned" version that has been selected to run at a higher clock speed. Z790 and Z690 motherboards will support the 14900KS with the latest BIOS updates.

via TheVerge

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

 

[SoloCamo]

As someone who refuses to water cool Intel isn't leaving me any choices on the top end. Just as well, both my 10900 and 11900k are fine for 4k for now. Already run a NH-D15 Chromax in a full size Fractal Torrent case as is, can't really beat it for CPU air cooling.

 

[Randall365]

 

[Skifi28]

The chip during normal use:

 

[Topher]

That performance chart seems like a great advertisement for the 7800X3D currently on sale for $369.

https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-7800X3D-16-Thread-Processor/dp/B0BTZB7F88

 

[winjer]

 

[Buggy Loop]

That performance chart seems like a great advertisement for the 7800X3D currently on sale for $369.

https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-7800X3D-16-Thread-Processor/dp/B0BTZB7F88

Yup

Gotta give em points for the honesty though, anyone looking at that chart and thinking of going Intel has cognitive problems, but they showed it. Takes some balls from marketing team.

 

[LazyParrot]

Who the hell is going to look at that chart and come to the conclusion that this thing is worth $300 more than a 7800X3D?

 

[DeadOblivion78]

Man the chart itself is basically saying get an AMD for such minimal performance gains.

 

[Diseased Yak]

Looking forward to the testing/benchmarks, just to see idle wattage/full load wattage.

Edit - And yeah the chart is like "Hey, we have this new CPU, but really why buy it? Get a 7800X3D!"

 

[Topher]

Takes some balls from marketing team.

Let's see if Intel's stockholders see it that way....

 

[Fake]

Intel is the old AMD now.

'They heat now? They heat now.'

 

[Puscifer]

That performance chart seems like a great advertisement for the 7800X3D currently on sale for $369.

https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-7800X3D-16-Thread-Processor/dp/B0BTZB7F88

356 with that coupon. TEMPTING

 

[YCoCg]

5 extra frames for 3 times the power usage and double the heat output! You showed them InteL!

 

[Topher]

356 with that coupon. TEMPTING

Hey Intel.....AMD even has a coupon.

 

[Bojji]

This amount of Watts and heat plus high price and it's only better in SOME games by few %.

 

[Solidus_T]

5 extra frames for 3 times the power usage and double the heat output! You showed them InteL!

Don't forget that you can have it all for double the price!

 

[IFireflyl]

 

[Puscifer]

Hey Intel.....AMD even has a coupon.

I have a 7600X in an ITX build so I'm literally always trying to manage the heat, but even in eco mode it boost up for these newer games so I'm back in the 80c range vs 50s and 60s, still much better than 96 by a mile. I could probably sell it for 160 just to get rid of it and upgrade for lower tdp

 

[Solidus_T]

 

[Celcius]

I'm just going to continue to use my 10700K until 15th gen gets here.
It's cool to see 6.2ghz though.
I just wish Intel's modern cpu's didn't run so hot.

 

[AtomicStarving]

No fucking way this is real right??

 

[diffusionx]

more like Intel Core i9-14900KYS

Because it is going to set your house on fire

 

[Bojji]

No fucking way this is real right??

7800X3D consumes 3x less power and delivers similar performance. WTF is wrong with Intel?

 

[SoloCamo]

7800X3D consumes 3x less power and delivers similar performance. WTF is wrong with Intel?

At least they compete and do very well outside of gaming, my old FX-8120, FX-8350 and FX-9590 from AMD not only were worse but the power consumption was horrible too.

I'm just going to continue to use my 10700K until 15th gen gets here.
It's cool to see 6.2ghz though.
I just wish Intel's modern cpu's didn't run so hot.

Yup, I kept my 4790k from 2014 till 2020 and moved to a 10900 (non k but p/l unlocked so 4.6ghz all core vs 4.9ghz) - moved to a 11900k when I got a brand new one & a good z590 board for barely over $300 shipped. I'm in the same boat, but I'll probably go back to AMD if Intel can't get power usage under control.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Wow, 6.2Ghz, I never thought things would go over 5 for home consumers in a stock device.

 

[ShirAhava]

When you turn it on for the first time

six hours later

firing up a game

 

[SoloCamo]

Wow, 6.2Ghz, I never thought things would go over 5 for home consumers in a stock device.

AMD FX-9590 did it in 2014, yes I had (and still do have) one. It was trash for single core performance but not a bad chip overall outside of the major power use.

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

Perfect heater

But shitty CPU compared to the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

 

[rodrigolfp]

No fucking way this is real right??

5.8Ghz on all cores. What is incredible there?

7800X3D consumes 3x less power and delivers similar performance. WTF is wrong with Intel?

Non gaming stuff?

 

[Bojji]

5.8Ghz on all cores. What is incredible there?



Non gaming stuff?

Yeah but it still consumes this power just in gaming. Looks like 7950x3d is the best all around cpu and consumes just a bit more than 7800x3d in gaming.

Intel is using alder lake tech for too long, it was fine when it launched but anymore.

 

[Agent_4Seven]

I'm still rockin' 8700K and Z390 Master. As long as 4K 30 FPS is doable in most games I'm interested in, I'm fine.

 

[DenchDeckard]

I have a 13900ks and a 7800x3d....I think I'm good thanks Intel.

 

[Celcius]

I have a 13900ks and a 7800x3d....I think I'm good thanks Intel.

Why the two machines? (just curious)

 

[SoloCamo]

Why the two machines? (just curious)

If he's like me I use one as my gaming rig (11900k / 32gb dual rank cl14 3733 DDR4 / 6900XT) and one dedicated as a workstation / server. (i9 10900 / 64gb DDR4 3600 / Intel Arc A380)

 

[DenchDeckard]

Why the two machines? (just curious)

I work in the gaming hardware business and have an office PC and spare room/kids gaming pcs.

4090 for mine, 3080 in the other and an old 8700k build with a 3050 in it for the daughter.

Just a nerd, nerding.

 

[Bry0]

Stupid chip. If intel could get TDP under control these would be interesting, but it's so laughably far out from AMD chips giving the same performance that it just seems pointless. At least for gamers.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

7800X3D consumes 3x less power and delivers similar performance. WTF is wrong with Intel?

same performance, 2x the price, 3x the power consumption, on a platform that's EOL.

Why the hell did Intel release this thing? All this does is damage their reputation and provide free advertising for AMD. I'm so confused. Is all that worth it just so you can rip off a few gullible enthusiasts?

 

[LiquidMetal14]

BOOOOOORING and predictable Intel play book. Thank God they don't have a foothold on consumer like they did 10 years ago. This is a garbage CPU for what it requires vs AMD

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

It's hilarious that they didn't even compare it to their previous flagship 14900K in that advertisement. Aren't you guys excited for a 0.6% gaming performance boost??

 

[DragonNCM]

 

[TheFawz]

Performance, Power and Price do make this product seem worth existing but when you look at the mess e-cores have been (especially on Win10) it feels even more like a waste. Maybe slow/fast memory can change the performance metrics one way or another on top too

 

[SolidQ]

 

[Barakov]

Intel is launching its flagship Core i9-14900KS processor today, with clock speeds that boost all the way up to 6.2GHz. That's 200MHz more than the previous Core i9-13900KS that launched last year and was the first desktop processor to break the 6GHz barrier at stock speeds.
This new Core i9-14900KS will be priced at $699, the same as the previous 13900KS, and will be available in stores today. The 6.2GHz max turbo frequency is an out-of-the-box boost, so there could be room for overclocking to push these speeds even further. The 14900KS has the same 24 cores found on the 14900K, with eight performance cores and 16 efficiency ones. It does run at a 150-watt base power, though, instead of the 125 watts found on the 14900K.

Other than the power and turbo frequencies, the 14900KS is almost identical to the 14900K. It's essentially a "binned" version that has been selected to run at a higher clock speed. Z790 and Z690 motherboards will support the 14900KS with the latest BIOS updates.

via TheVerge

 

[fersnake]

naa at 700 bucks i rather build a pc with a 7800x3d and b650 board.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

I'll uhhhh just keep using my 5800X3D

I don't think I'm due for an overhaul anytime soon. I think the 5800X3D will still be fine with a 5090 targeting 4K/120

 

[Closer]

Who the hell is going to look at that chart and come to the conclusion that this thing is worth $300 more than a 7800X3D?

Leonidas

 

[Mikado]

ITT: People caring about waste heat
Me: Tell me you don't live in Canada without telling me you don't live in Canada

 

[Katatonic]