The Core i9-13900KS was a milestone product for Intel, as it was the first consumer processor capable of reaching an impressive 6GHz straight out of the box. This year, Team Blue is expected to take it up a notch.
A recent leak reported by Tom’s Hardware has unveiled crucial details about Intel’s upcoming flagship CPU, the Core i9-14900KS. If these leaked benchmarks are to be believed, this beast of a processor will boast eight powerful P-cores alongside 16 efficient E-cores, offering a total of 32 threads and a whopping 68MB of cache. But what truly sets it apart is its clock speeds.
The Core i9-14900KS is rumored to clock up to 6.2GHz for single-core and dual-core performance, with speeds reaching up to 5.9GHz for three to eight cores. This translates to P-cores running a significant 200MHz to 300MHz faster than before, while E-cores are expected to hit speeds of up to 4.5GHz – an impressive 100MHz bump from its predecessor, the Core i9-14900K.
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This impressive feat is expected to deliver unparalleled processing power, making it an attractive option for demanding tasks such as gaming, content creation, and productivity.
The performance of the Core i9-14900KS does come at a cost – power consumption. Reports suggest that under load, this powerhouse CPU could draw over 400 watts of power, raising concerns about thermal management and energy efficiency. Not only will users need robust cooling solutions to keep temperatures in check, but also reliable power supply units to meet its hefty demands.
Comparing it to its predecessor, the Core i9-13900KS, which had similar core configurations, but required an Extreme Power Delivery Profile to hit the 6GHz mark at a power consumption of 320W, it’s evident that Intel is pushing the boundaries further.
While leaked benchmarks offer a glimpse into the potential of the Core i9-14900KS, it’s important to approach them with caution until we receive official confirmation from Intel. Real-world performance may vary based on factors such as cooling solutions, motherboard compatibility, and software optimization.
The absolutely absurd idea of putting a touchscreen display on a mouse isn't exactly new. Turtle Beach already did it with its Command Series MC7, which features a 2.25-inch control screen. But apparently, even that wasn't ridiculous enough for Arctic Fox Technologies. Its new Super Mouse looks like someone took the chunky old Atari ST mouse, slapped a touchscreen and scroll wheel on it, and called it an upgrade.
The result is a rather unusual-looking mouse that is now on Kickstarter, starting at $199. And as ridiculous as it looks, some of its features are genuinely intriguing.
Apple is less than a day away from launching its highly anticipated OLED MacBook Pro with a touch-sensitive screen. But it appears that the upgrade is going to cost a pretty penny. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple is reportedly eyeing a starting price of $2,899 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, while the 16-inch version could start at $3,399 in the US.
"At $2,899, the 14-inch model would mark the highest starting price for a new MacBook Pro model, surpassing the $2,799 Apple charged for a 17-inch version introduced in 2006," says the report. The report claims that Apple is targeting a minimum price hike of $400 for its upcoming redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.
I've spent a good amount of time digging into the spec sheet of the new M6 MacBook Pro (14-inch), and for all intents and purposes, this is a classic Apple "chip and connectivity" refresh. It's not a full redesign. The chassis, Liquid Retina XDR panel, speakers, ports, and battery, all of them carry over unchanged.
However, the M6 brings more cores, stronger on-device AI, higher memory bandwidth on the larger configs, and modern wireless. Here’s the practical rundown of what actually improved, and whether those gains are worth your money.