The i9-13900KS, clocking in at 6.0 GHz, is a milestone moment for the PC industry.

Intel announced full details and availability for the new 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i13900-13KS, the world's fastest1 processor for desktops. It offers a maximum turbo frequency of up to 6.0 gigahertz (GHz), the PC industry's first processor to exceed that threshold in stock, to power world-class gaming and create experiences for desktop enthusiasts.

“Core i9-13900KS continues our family of 13th Generation Intel Core processors for desktops, showcasing the new levels of performance made possible by our hybrid performance architecture. Gamers and extreme enthusiasts can now push their everyday performance further than ever with the PC industry's first desktop processor to deliver 6.0 GHz speeds out of stock," said Marcus Kennedy, group manager of computing, gaming. and channel for Intel customers.

Because it is important? The unlocked i9-13900KS processor represents a major milestone in the PC industry, bringing faster speeds than ever before to enthusiast desktop users. In addition to having 24 cores, it offers a maximum turbo frequency of up to 6.0 GHz and 36 MB of Intel® Smart Cache for incredible performance in content creation and gaming workloads.

What it offers: Key features and capabilities of the i9-13900KS include the following:

· Up to 6.0 GHz max turbo frequency with Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost: PC industry's first CPU to reach 6.0 GHz without overclocking.

· Intel® Adaptive Boost Technology to improve gaming performance by timely enabling higher multi-core turbo frequencies.

24 cores (8 performance cores and 16 efficient cores), 32 threads, 150W base processor power, 36MB Intel Smart Cache, and a total of 20 PCIe lanes (16 PCIe 5.0 and four PCIe 4.0 lanes).

· Support for up to DDR5 5600 MT/s and DDR4 3200 MT/s.

Compatible with Z790 and Z690 motherboards, with the latest BIOS recommended for the best gaming and content creation experience.

The i9-13900KS processor allows gamers and enthusiasts to take performance to the next level.

This special edition processor is available from January 12, with a recommended retail price starting at USD $699. It can be found at retailers worldwide as a boxed processor and embedded in systems from Intel's OEM partners and channels.