According to HKEPC, based on an OCCT database result, Intel’s next limited edition desktop processor for overclockers and enthusiasts, the Core i9-14900KS, has an enormous 409 W maximum package power draw at stock rates with its PL2 power limit open. With all CPU cores saturated and the PL2 (highest turbo power) limit set to unlimited/4096 W in the BIOS, this was observed under OCCT stress. The maximum turbo power that the chip can handle for 56 seconds at a time is 409 W.

The i9-14900KS outperforms the i9-13900KS in terms of speed. It has a maximum P-core boost frequency of 6.20 GHz, which is 200 MHz higher than the mass-market i9-14900K, and a maximum E-core boost frequency of 4.50 GHz, which is 100 MHz higher than the i9-13900KS. The base power value of the i9-14900KS is 150 W, which is the lowest power the processor is guaranteed to draw when it is under load (the idle power is substantially lower). Although it was previously anticipated to launch on the CES sidelines in January, Intel has not yet provided an official release date for the i9-14900KS.