3D V-what? Intel announces world’s fastest desktop processor.
Intel has formalized the Core i9-13900KS processor and provided all the details (including pricing and availability) this morning.
With this announcement, Intel will feature the world’s fastest desktop processors by clock frequency, delivering up to 6.0 GHz Max Turbo right out of the box.
Key features and capabilities of the i9-13900KS are:
- Maximum Turbo Frequency up to 6.0 GHz with Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost – The first CPU in the PC industry to reach 6.0 GHz without overclocking.
- Intel Adaptive Boost Technology boosts gaming performance by opportunistically allowing higher multi-core turbo frequencies.
- 24 cores (8 performance cores and 16 efficient cores), 32 threads, 150W processor base power, 36MB Intel smart cache, total 20 PCIe lanes (16 PCIe 5.0 and 4 PCIe 4.0 lanes).
- Supports up to DDR5 5600 MT/s and DDR4 3200 MT/s.
- Compatible with Z790 and Z690 motherboards, featuring the latest BIOS recommended for the best gaming and content creation experience.
With a retail price of $699, you can get the first CPU to hit 6.0 GHz without overclocking for just under $700. 1000 MHz faster than the Core i9-9900KS.
