The Intel Core i9-14900KF has become the first processor to break past the 9.2GHz clock frequency barrier, setting a new world record. Achieved by Chinese overclocker wytiwx, the processor reached 9,206MHz, surpassing the previous record in the HWBOT database.

As noted by Wccftech, the record-breaking entry was achieved using liquid nitrogen (LN2) cooling. To maintain stability during the validation, the processor was configured with only seven cores and seven threads enabled. Validation data shows the Core i9-14900KF was running at a core voltage of 1.348V. The test platform used an Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Apex motherboard alongside 16GB of DDR5 memory operating at 5792MHz with CL32 timings.

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Out of the box, the Intel Core i9-14900KF features a 24-core, 32-thread configuration with eight P-cores and 16 E-cores. It includes 36MB of L3 cache, 32MB of L2 cache, a base TDP of 125W, a maximum turbo power of 253W, and a stock maximum turbo frequency of 6.00GHz.

The HWBOT database shows that only two CPU submissions have broken the 9GHz threshold. The new 9,206MHz submission holds the top spot, followed by a 9,117MHz achievement on an Intel Core i9-14900KS by Elmor. The highest-ranking AMD entry currently sits in seventh place, achieved with an FX-8370 pushed to 8722MHz.

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Asus has entered the enthusiast computer memory market with the launch of its first ROG-branded RAM modules, the ROG DDR5 RGB Edition 20. Developed in partnership with Biwin, the special-edition memory kits feature a black-and-red aesthetic with gold accents to mark the 20th anniversary of the ROG brand.

According to VideoCardz, the kit is sold in a 48GB configuration, consisting of two 24GB DIMMs, each using SK Hynix M-Die integrated circuits. Out of the box, the memory operates at a base speed of DDR5-6000 with tight primary timings of CL26-36-36-76 at 1.45V. For universal hardware compatibility across current AMD Ryzen and Intel Core desktop platforms, the modules support both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP memory profiles.

A defining feature of this kit is the “ROG Mode” dual-profile configuration extension that unlocks advanced performance metrics when paired with Asus ROG Crosshair, ROG Maximus, or ROG Strix motherboards. Through this BIOS-level implementation, users can alternate between the low-latency 6000 MT/s gaming configuration and a high-bandwidth 8000 MT/s profile running at CL36-48-48-110 at 1.40V. Also, the modules have a top-edge addressable RGB light bar that can be integrated with Asus Aura Sync profiles.

Alongside the launch, the company formalised the “ROG Certified Memory Program”. Under this initiative, 14 major third-party memory vendors, including Corsair, G.Skill, Kingston, and TeamGroup, can manufacture and badge their own consumer kits with official ROG certification. These approved modules will natively support Aura Sync RGB lighting and gain access to custom ROG Mode sub-timing profiles.

The ROG DDR5 RGB Edition 20 is launching first in China, priced at 5,999 yuan, which converts to roughly £661, and carries a lifetime product warranty.

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KitGuru says: As expected in the current memory market, this memory kit isn't cheap, especially given its special edition status.

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ASRock has put its mark on the record books. This week, a new overclocking world record was achieved using an ASRock X870E Taichi OCF motherboard, along with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor.

Professional overclocker Alex2305 used the hardware to set a new PCMark 10 Express benchmark world record, scoring 14290 points, enough for the 1st Place position.

The ASRock X870E Taichi OCF motherboard was designed with overclocking in mind, with the board including an advanced power delivery system, premium components and an optimised PCB layout to achieve stability under extreme workloads. As you may expect, they are pleased with the world record result.

KitGuru Says: Another impressive world record. We will no doubt see some more records set in the months ahead as we get closer to the OC World Cup at Computex.

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A new GPU overclocking world record has been set by AMD, using its budget Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU. Splave and AMD Collaborate to Break GPU Frequency World Record at AMD's Office; Overclock Radeon RX 9060 XT to 4.769 GHz There is only a single official 4.0+ GHz dGPU overclocking record ever registered, and that's by Splave on the GeForce RTX 4090. SkatterBencher also previously pushed the GPU frequency to 4.25 GHz, but it was on the integrated graphics on the Arrow Lake processor. These are the only two GPU OC world records to have ever crossed the 4.0 GHz […]

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