Intel Not Pulling Any Punches With The I9-13900KS Set To Hit 6GHz

The Intel Core i9-13900KS is set to be the latest and greatest in desktop CPU technology. With a whopping 24 cores and 32 threads, this Raptor Lake chip is sure to be a powerhouse. And the best part? It’s capable of reaching speeds of up to 6 GHz out of the box thanks to its Thermal Velocity Boost frequency.

But that’s not all. The 13900KS also features a Turbo Boost Max frequency of up to 5.8 GHz and standard turbo frequencies of up to 5.4 GHz for the P-Cores and up to 4.3 GHz for the E-Cores. With all this power at its disposal, it’s no wonder that the 13900KS is able to outperform the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X by up to 15%.

• Core i9-13900KS 8+16 (24/32) – 3.2 / 6.0 GHz – 66 MB Cache, 150W (PL1) / 253W (PL2)+
• Core i9-12900KS 8+8 (16/24) – 3.4 / 5.5 GHz – 30 MB Cache, 125W (PL1) / 241W (PL2)

But with all this power comes a high power rating. The 13900KS has a PL1 rating of 150W, which can go up to 253W and even beyond that when using extreme power profile modes. And with 68 MB of combined cache, this chip is sure to be a multitasking beast.

The Intel Core i9-13900KS will be available starting January 12th, so mark your calendars if you’re looking to upgrade your desktop with the latest and greatest in CPU technology.