Sep
MSI is gearing up to introduce an exciting boost clock option for Intel’s Raptor Lake processors, aiming to push the limits of high-performance computing beyond 6 GHz. This discovery was made by @g01d3nm4ng0, indicating that MSI is preparing for Intel’s 14th Generation Core ‘Raptor Lake Refresh’ CPUs.
Intel’s upcoming flagship, the Core i9-14900K processor, is anticipated to feature eight high-performance cores with a maximum clock speed of up to 6 GHz, aligning with the impressive frequency of Intel’s special edition Core i9-13900KS CPU. MSI, however, believes that there’s even more potential to unlock in Intel’s new top-of-the-line processors. Hence, they are introducing the ‘P-Core Beyond 6GHz+’ option for their Z790 Ace Max motherboard.
This platform empowers users to set P-core clock speeds up to 6.3 GHz for single-core boosts and up to 5.8 GHz for all-core boosts. This enhancement will result in increased CPU performance, surpassing Intel’s default settings. As a result, the new CPUs are poised to become more enticing options for gamers, potentially outperforming existing top CPUs.
MSI’s Z790 Ace Max motherboard is renowned as the company’s flagship Intel processor platform, designed with overclocking capabilities in mind. Therefore, it’s not surprising that MSI is offering the ability to overclock Intel’s Raptor Lake CPUs beyond the 6.0 GHz threshold. The question remains whether all Core i9-14900K processors can consistently operate at 6.30 GHz/5.80 GHz, but with adequate cooling, these CPUs are likely to achieve impressive clock speeds.
Intel is set to unveil its highly anticipated 14th Generation Core ‘Raptor Lake Refresh’ processors on October 17, 2023, promising a new era of high-performance computing.