Core i9-14900KS
IntelReleased Mar 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Sep 7, 2026
This CPU offers high clock speeds and numerous cores for demanding tasks and extreme overclocking. The Intel Core i9-14900KS scores 64/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from HotHardware, Pugetsystems, Overclock3d, and Tom's Hardware.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 5 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 5 reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 50 (PCMag) to 74 (HotHardware) — a 24-point spread.
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Pros
- Strong single-thread performance(4)
- High clock speed(3)
Cons
- High power consumption(3)
- Marginal performance gain(3)
- Poor value(2)
5 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Intel Core i9-14900KS is a high-frequency special edition processor that offers industry-leading speeds but is hampered by extreme power demands and heat output on an aging platform.
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The Intel Core i9-14900KS offers minor performance uplifts over the 14900K that generally do not justify its higher price, especially since AMD's 7950X maintains a lead in heavy rendering tasks.
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The Intel Core i9-14900KS offers truly ridiculous levels of performance but is an enthusiast product in the most extreme definition due to its immense heat and cooling difficulties.
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