Intel Core i9 14900KS Dedicated Server
Rent it monthly — the hardware is yours alone, never shared.
Configure this Intel Core i9 14900KS with up to 128 GB DDR5 RAM, up to 2× 4TB NVMe SSD, and a 10 Gbit uplink. Every component is configurable before checkout.
Lower-cost option: Intel Core i9-14900K Server — Raptor Lake Refresh, same 24 cores.
About the Intel Core i9 14900KS Dedicated Server
The Intel Core i9-14900KS is the clock-speed king. With boost up to 6.2 GHz across eight performance cores and sixteen efficiency cores, it delivers the highest stock single-thread performance available, and for the biggest, busiest game servers, single-thread speed is the whole game.
When a high-population Rust or Minecraft world is bottlenecked by one heavily loaded thread, nothing keeps ticks on time like the 14900KS. The sixteen efficiency cores then carry the database, voice, backups, and even a set of smaller instances behind your flagship world.
It's the no-excuses choice for an operator running the largest possible single server, and a formidable host for the most demanding web applications and mixed virtualization. When only the absolute peak will do, this is the chip.
Intel Core i9 14900KS Bare Metal vs VPS
A Intel Core i9 14900KS dedicated server is an entire physical machine. A VPS is a slice of one shared with other tenants — here is what that difference means in practice.
| Intel Core i9 14900KS Bare Metal | VPS / Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | Dedicated CPU, RAM, and NVMe — never shared with another customer | Resources shared with other tenants on the same host |
| Noisy neighbors | None — your own physical machine, no other tenants to compete with | Other VMs can starve your CPU during their spikes |
| Performance | Full hardware speed with zero virtualization overhead | Hypervisor layer adds 5–15% overhead on CPU and I/O |
Intel Core i9 14900KS Specifications
The hardware behind your Intel Core i9 14900KS dedicated server.
| Brand | Intel |
| Cores | 24 (8P + 16E) |
| Threads | 32 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 6.2 GHz |
| L3 cache | 36 MB |
| TDP | 150 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Released | 2024 |
| Overclocked | Yes |
| Integrated graphics | Yes |
Performance Benchmarks
Compare the Intel Core i9 14900KS against other server configurations
Geekbench 6 Single Core
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ptsWhy Choose Our Bare Metal Servers
Premium hardware, unmatched performance, and support you can rely on
Built to Order
This configuration is assembled for you and delivered in about 10 days, then provisioned automatically with your chosen OS template.
Enterprise Security
DDoS protection, hardware firewalls, and 24/7 security monitoring included with every server.
99.9% Uptime SLA
Industry-leading uptime guarantee backed by redundant infrastructure and proactive monitoring.
Expert Support
Round-the-clock technical support from experienced engineers who know bare metal inside out.
Dedicated Server Management Panel
A powerful self-service management panel that puts you in full control of your dedicated server hardware
One-Click OS Reinstall
Reinstall your operating system in minutes. Choose from AlmaLinux, Debian, Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, Proxmox VE, and more — all available on demand.
Statistics & Monitoring
Real-time traffic, CPU, and resource usage statistics. Keep tabs on your server health with detailed graphs and activity logs.
Rescue & Recovery
Boot into rescue mode when you need it. Recover from misconfigurations or locked-out systems without waiting on support.
Power Controls
Start, stop, restart, and power cycle your server remotely. Full IPMI-level power management from your browser.
Firewall Manager
Full control over your network security with an advanced firewall manager built for game server operators
Granular Rule Manager
Create precise firewall rules per IP with source, destination port, protocol, and action controls. Copy rules between IPs or apply default drop profiles in one click.
Attack History & Analytics
Full visibility into past and ongoing attacks with detailed logs, traffic graphs, and mitigation stats so you always know what hit you and how it was handled.
Edge Packet Caching
Offload repetitive query traffic like A2S with edge caching. Responses are served at the network edge, reducing load on your server and keeping latency low.
Per-IP Configuration
Every IP on your dedicated server gets its own independent firewall profile. Tailor rules and protections per service without affecting your other workloads.
The Best DDoS Protection
Always ActiveAll services come with comprehensive L4 and L7 DDoS protection powered by Cosmic Global Networks, ensuring your infrastructure stays secure and available 24/7.
Don't want to manage the machine yourself?
With Managed Dedicated, you get a whole bare metal machine with every core and all the RAM reserved for you — and we run the GameServerKings game panel on top, keeping the OS, updates, and security patched so you can focus on your game servers, not sysadmin work.
We handle OS installs, patches & security updates
Pre-installed GameServerKings game panel
Hardware, network & DDoS protection managed for you
Not sure what to run on it?
A dedicated machine is a blank slate — remote desktops, databases, VPNs, web apps, game servers, and more. Browse the use cases to see what fits your project.
Remote Desktop / Windows
A dedicated Windows Server you reach over RDP — desktops, apps, and automation on hardware that is 100% yours.
Database Hosting
Bare metal for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis and more — consistent NVMe I/O with no shared tenants.
VPN Server
Your own private WireGuard or OpenVPN server with dedicated bandwidth and a static IP.
What our customers say
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“I’ve been hosting game servers and managing public-facing infrastructure for nearly a decade. I moved the services that needed serious DDoS protection over in January 2024, and since then the hardware and network side has been one less thing to worry about. When we had issues early on, their team took the time to read through logs, go through configurations, troubleshoot with me, and take the needs of both my hobbies and company seriously. Their support, routing, performance, and protection have all been consistently solid no matter what I deploy.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Intel Core i9 14900KS dedicated server hosting
Intel Core i9 14900KS dedicated server pricing starts at $508.25 per month. That is the price for the base configuration. RAM, storage, bandwidth and OS are all configurable before checkout, so the final price depends on the specification you choose. Longer billing periods carry discounts of up to 15%.
Most Intel Core i9 14900KS servers from our in-stock inventory are deployed within 10 minutes of payment. Custom configurations typically take up to 10 business days.
We offer a range of OS templates including AlmaLinux, Debian, Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, and Proxmox VE. You can reinstall your OS at any time from the management panel.
Yes. You receive full root/administrator access to your dedicated server. There are no restrictions — install any software, configure any service, and manage the server however you need.
Yes. Every Intel Core i9 14900KS dedicated server includes enterprise-grade L4 and L7 DDoS mitigation at no extra charge. Our edge network absorbs attacks before they reach your server.
No. There is no setup or installation fee on a Intel Core i9 14900KS dedicated server. The monthly price is what you pay — hardware, DDoS protection, the management panel and support are all included in it.
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Not on a dedicated server. These are unmanaged machines: you have full root access, and backups are your own responsibility. Nothing stops you running whatever backup tooling you prefer, and the storage is yours to use for it. Our game server plans are different — those include backups in the control panel — but a dedicated machine is yours to administer. If you would rather not run it yourself, Managed Dedicated is a separate product where we handle OS installs, patches and security updates.
In-stock servers can be ordered on a monthly basis with no long-term commitment. Build-to-order (custom) configurations are billed for 3 months upfront to start the build — this is a prepaid term, not a delivery wait. Longer billing periods (3, 6, or 12 months) come with discounts up to 15%.
Yes. Depending on the hardware and what you need, we can often upgrade your existing node in place during a short maintenance window scheduled with you. When an in-place upgrade is not practical, we will migrate you to a higher-spec machine instead. Either way, reach out to our team and we will work out the option that fits your workload and coordinate the timing around your needs.
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