Intel
Built for gaming & AI
Intel Core i9-13900K
A 13th-generation 24-core Core i9 desktop processor with up to 5.8GHz turbo frequency.
$749
Australian retail reference
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Intel · BX8071514900KS
Intel Core i9-14900KS
Intel's special-edition 24-core desktop processor with a maximum turbo frequency of 6.2GHz.
$1,109
Australian retail reference. Retail listing checked 16 August 2026; availability varies.
Why it fits
It is the highest-clocked Core i9 in this set and targets buyers building a heavily cooled LGA1700 desktop for demanding gaming and creation.
What it handles
- High-frame-rate gaming with a suitable graphics card
- CPU-heavy rendering, compiling and media work
- Large multitasking workloads that use many cores and threads
Specifications, in plain English
- Cores / threads
24 cores / 32 threads
Eight Performance-cores plus sixteen Efficient-cores for mixed single- and multi-threaded work.
- Maximum turbo
6.2GHz
Intel's specified peak turbo frequency under supported thermal and power conditions.
- Smart Cache
36MB
Shared on-chip cache that helps keep frequently used data close to the cores.
- Power
150W base / 253W maximum turbo
A high-power desktop part that needs strong cooling and motherboard power delivery.
- Socket
FCLGA1700
Requires a compatible LGA1700 desktop motherboard.
What to know
- The 150W base power and 253W maximum turbo power call for premium cooling.
- It requires a compatible LGA1700 motherboard and an appropriate BIOS.
- A processor cooler is not assumed to be included; confirm the boxed seller listing.
What’s included
- Intel Core i9-14900KS processor
- Boxed SKU BX8071514900KS
Check Intel boxed-processor warranty terms and the seller's coverage for this SKU.
Verified sources
Product details checked 2026-08-16. Original image sources are linked below.
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