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Check Out This Insane Unannounced Intel CPU

It was spotted on an Israeli rig builder’s website.

In my past stories, I’ve talked about all sorts of PC stuff. You can find those linked at the end here. But today, I’m diving into something wild: a brand-new, totally bonkers Intel CPU that no one saw coming.

If you’re not vibing with Intel’s kinda of weak 6GHz Intel Core i9–14900K Raptor Lake Refresh CPU, hold up, there might be hope. There’s talk of a new version, still under wraps, blazing 200MHz faster. Say hi to the Core i9 14900KS, that crucial “S” telling you it’s a 6.2GHz beast.

So, get this: Israeli rig builder PCOnline has it listed on their site, no joke. As we speak, those 14900KS-powered machines are just chillin’ there.

Now, before you get too hyped, this isn’t Intel’s official deal. But it seems legit — the chip matches up with the right specs, is snug in PCOnline’s system, and is ready for a variety of setups. Doesn’t seem like a slip-up either. Someone at PCOnline’s definitely banking on that 6.2GHz 14900KS.

FYI, in case you’re curious about numbers, a basic rig with the 14900KS, 16GB RAM, no fancy GPU, and a 512GB SSD hits around $1,214. Swap that out for a regular Core i9 14900K, and it’s $1,051.

The actual prices might not be a deal-breaker, but that $163 extra for the new 6.2GHz chip fits Intel’s trend for charging more for the “S” versions of their OG Raptor Lake crew.

Just to give you a rundown, the previous-gen Core i9 13900K goes for roughly $550, while the 13900KS costs a tad under $700. The latest 14900K sits around $590 currently. If we follow the pattern, the 14900KS might hit the shelves at a probable $750 or even a smidge lower.

Now, paying that much extra for a mere 200MHz might sound wild. Let’s be real, you won’t feel a 3% speed bump most of the time.

But here’s the flip side — if you’re dead-set on squeezing every drop of performance from an Intel i9 desktop CPU, this Core i9 14900KS (if it’s for real) will likely be the cream of the crop, hitting those insane clock speeds.

Final Words

With PC builders dropping hints about the 14900KS, it’s a solid bet that Intel’s gonna drop the big reveal soon.

They’re leaking info to these builders; it’s gotta be happening real soon.

And this leak might just push Intel to spill the beans even sooner. Keep those eyes peeled, folks.

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References

Intel Core i9–14900KS 6.2 GHz processor spotted in first prebuilt systems with DDR4 memory.

Intel Core i9–14900KS Breaks Cover At A Blistering 6.2GHz Stock Speed.

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