24-Core Hybrid Processing
With 24 cores and 32 threads on Intel’s 13th Gen hybrid architecture, this CPU is built for demanding gaming and productivity workloads.
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Intel Core i9-13900K
A 24-core beast that reigned as the top gaming and productivity chip before the 14th Gen release.
General Information
BrandIntel
NameIntel Core i9-13900K
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Product Highlights
Up to 5.8 GHz Turbo Speed
A max turbo frequency of 5.8 GHz and 36 MB Intel Smart Cache provide high-end desktop CPU performance headroom.
Flexible Platform Support
The LGA1700 processor supports DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 memory, PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770, and unlocked overclocking.
The Intel Core i9-13900K is a 13th Gen Raptor Lake LGA1700 desktop CPU with 24 cores, 32 threads, up to 5.8 GHz max turbo frequency, Intel UHD Graphics 770, support for DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 memory, and PCIe 5.0/4.0 connectivity; it is unlocked for overclocking and does not include a cooler.
Media Reviews
PCMag4.5/5
Intel Core i9-13900K Review | PCMag
The Core i9-13900K is the fastest consumer-oriented CPU on the market, offering leading performance and a high core count, though it runs hot and is power-hungry. It is awarded the Editors' Choice for being the best processor for raw performance.
Trusted Reviews4.5/5
Intel Core i9-13900K Review
A remarkably powerful processor with excellent multi-core and single-core performance that outpaces the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, though it may be overkill for users solely interested in gaming.
TechRadar5/5
Intel Core i9-13900K review: the best consumer desktop CPU ever made | TechRadar
Praised as the best consumer desktop CPU ever made, the 13900K outperforms competitors in gaming and synthetic benchmarks while offering better value and power efficiency than competing high-end chips.
Video Analysis
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 13th Gen hybrid | |
| Base Clock | 3 | |
| Base Clock Speed | 3 GHz | GHz |
| Cache L3 | 36 | |
| Cache Size | 36 MB | MB |
| Compatibility | ['LGA1700/FCLGA1700 socket', 'DDR5-5600 MT/s', 'DDR4-3200 MT/s'] | |
| Component Type | CPU | |
| Core Count | 24 cores | cores |
| Cpu Cooler Included | False | |
| Cpu Microarchitecture Generation | Intel 13th Gen Core (Raptor Lake) | |
| Cpu Socket | LGA1700 | |
| Dimensions | ['Package size: 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm'] | |
| Form Factor | FCLGA1700 (LGA1700) processor package | |
| Included Cooler | No | |
| Integrated Gpu Model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | |
| Interface Standard | ['PCI Express 5.0', 'PCI Express 4.0', 'PCIe configurations: up to 1x16+4 or 2x8+4', 'DMI revision: 4.0', 'DMI max lanes: 1S only'] | |
| Launch Date | Q4 2022 | |
| Manufacturer | Intel | |
| Manufacturing Process | Intel 7 | |
| Max Boost Clock | 5.8 | |
| Max Boost Clock Speed | 5.8 GHz | GHz |
| Max Memory Speed | 5600 | |
| Max Turbo Power | 253 | |
| Memory Channels | 2 | |
| Memory Support | Up to DDR5-5600 MT/s and up to DDR4-3200 MT/s | |
| Memory Type Support | 32 | |
| Overclocking Support | Yes | |
| Pcie Lane Count | 20 | |
| Pcie Version | PCIe 5.0 | |
| Pci Express Version | PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 | |
| Performance Spec | ['Max turbo frequency: 5.80 GHz', 'Processor base power: 125 W', 'Maximum Turbo Power (MTP): 253 W', 'Processor base frequency (P-core): 3.00 GHz', 'Processor base frequency (E-core): 2.20 GHz', 'Intel Smart Cache (L3): 36 MB', 'Total L2 cache: 32 MB'] | |
| Power Requirements | 253 | |
| Process Node | Intel 7 | |
| Socket | LGA1700 | |
| Tdp Processor Base Power | 125 | |
| Thermal Design | ['Maximum operating temperature (Tjunction): 100 °C', 'Thermal Solution Specification: PCG 2020A'] | |
| Thermal Design Power | 125 W | W |
| Thread Count | 32 threads | threads |
| Unlocked Multiplier Overclocking | True | |
| Warranty Period | 36 |
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