• Mon. Oct 6th, 2025

Intel Core i9 14900KS launches, is as hot and expensive as expected

Intel Core i9 14900KS launches, is as hot and expensive as expected

The Intel Core i9 14900KS launch is upon us, with the company’s final ‘i9’ branded chip now available to buy. The new CPU breaks several records, both good and bad, as it’s the fastest-clocked gaming CPU chip the company has ever sold but it’s also the most power-hungry.

Intel‘s latest contender for a spot on our best gaming CPU guide is looking to wrestle top spot on that list from the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, a chip that has held onto its crown since the moment it launched over a year ago. It uses an extra large dose of L3 cache placed right on top of the CPU die to provide its incredible gaming performance. However, Intel has taken a rather differne approach with the 14900KS.

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