Intel Core i9-14900KS Priced at $749, Setting New High for KS Series
Micro Center's listing of the Intel Core i9-14900KS at $749 marks it as the most expensive KS CPU to date, ahead of its March 14 launch.
- Intel's Core i9-14900KS CPU is listed at $749, $50 more than its predecessor, the 13900KS.
- The 14900KS features unprecedented clock speeds, with a peak of 6.2 GHz, and is Intel's first CPU to break the 6GHz barrier.
- Despite its high price, the CPU's actual performance and power consumption figures have raised questions.
- Stock availability may be limited at launch, adding to the anticipation and potential demand for the CPU.
- The 14900KS is over $200 more expensive than the Core i9-14900K, challenging its value proposition.