Unreleased Intel Core i9-14900KS confirmed to feature 6.2 GHz turbo clock and 150W default TDP

Intel Core i9-14900KS spotted in the OCCT database

The production unit of the upcoming 14900KS processor has been put through the stability test. 

Where to find more details on the Core i9-14900KS? Well, OCCT, the benchmarking and stability tool, seems to have spilled the beans on Intel’s yet-to-be-released desktop CPU. A tester ran the processor through the paces, revealing its complete specifications.

As expected, the 14900KS boasts 24 cores, a combination of 8 P-Cores and 16 E-Cores. In line with its predecessors, this variant maintains a 150W default TDP. With a maximum turbo clock of 6.2 GHz, the CPU surpasses the 14900K by 200 MHz but demands an additional 25 watts.

The OCCT benchmark identified the CPU as a production unit, indicating it has moved beyond the engineering and validation sample phase. It’s plausible that overclockers and perhaps even reviewers already have their hands on this processor for testing, marking the initial signs of its real-world performance evaluation.

Core i9-14900KS, Source: OCCT

When the power limit is cranked up to the maximum at 4000W, the CPU operates without any restrictions from power settings. In this setup, the i9-14900KS reportedly consumes around 409 watts, according to OCCT measurements. Noted, this was a very short duration tests, not allowing us to draw any further conclusions.

Core i9-14900KS, Source: OCCT

While Intel has yet to officially announce the release date for the i9-14900KS, it’s interesting to observe the patterns of its predecessors. The i9-12900KS made its debut in April, and the i9-13900KS hit the market in January. The i9-14900KS seems to be targeting a release somewhere in between these two, although no confirmation has been provided by Intel regarding the specific timeline.

Source: OCCT via BenchLeaks