The Core i9-14900KS, Intel’s newly released, $699 Special Edition processor that advertises a max turbo frequency of up to 6.2 GHz out of the box, can reach speeds that are way higher than that in the hands of experienced overclockers, according to a new announcement from ASUS about how four world records have been set for the new CPU with its ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore motherboard. Those would include an attempt from overclocking expert Elmor, who pushed the processor to a blazing-fast 9,117.75 MHz.
The new records:
- Overclocking expert Elmor achieved a world-record clock frequency of 9117.75 MHz on the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Overclocking expert Safedisk completed PiFast in just 6.79 seconds, SuperPI 1M in 3.768 seconds, and PYPrime 32B in 97.596 seconds
Intel, ASUS, and ElmorLabs at work with liquid helium:
ASUS on its motherboard, which is available for $649.99:
The ROG Maximus Z790 Apex motherboard family is the ultimate choice for enthusiasts and overclockers seeking style and power in their gaming setup. The motherboards are built to help the world’s most talented overclockers shatter barriers on their way to new records. In the past few years, the ROG Maximus Z790 Apex motherboard was used to push a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900K processor past the 9 GHz barrier for an impressive world record, and the ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore was used to push the 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900KF to 9043.92 MHz.