Intel Core i9-13900 CPU

Intel Core i9-13900

Brand
Intel
Model
Intel Core i9-13900
$328–$362estimated range · from catalog price Oct 19, 2026

Core i9-13900: 13th‑Gen Raptor Lake enthusiast CPU (launched Jan 3, 2023) with 24 cores, UHD 770, and 65W base for high-end gaming and creator work.

Compute rankTop 19% of CPUs
TierEnthusiast?GixCore tierWhat a part was built to do — not what it costs.EntryBudgetMainstreamHigh endEnthusiastFlagship A part can be cheap because it is an ageing flagship, or because it is a current entry-level model. The tier tells you which.
ReleasedJan 2023
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Cores24
Threads32
SocketFCLGA1700
MemoryDDR4 / DDR5
Base clock2 GHz
Boost clock5.60 GHz
TDP65 W
Cache36 MB
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Product overview

Released January 3, 2023, the Core i9-13900 is a 13th‑Gen “Raptor Lake” desktop CPU with 24 cores (8P+16E) and 32 threads, a 2.0 GHz P‑core base and up to 5.6 GHz turbo. It includes Intel UHD Graphics 770 and runs on LGA1700 motherboards with Intel 600/700 chipsets, supporting either DDR4‑3200 or DDR5‑5600 memory.

Positioned in the enthusiast tier, it exists to deliver i9‑class compute in a 65 W, locked (non‑K) package for users who want top core counts without overclocking. It’s well‑suited for 1440p/4K gaming, streaming, and creator workloads such as video editing and 3D rendering, while remaining strong for office/productivity. Boxed units include Intel’s Laminar RH1 cooler. Not discontinued as of July 19, 2026.

Best for
  • 1440p gaming
  • 4K gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • 3D rendering
  • office/productivity
Official product specifications

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Budget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options
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Compatible options ranked for this part's performance class.

Budget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options

Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Cores24
Higher than 97% of CPUs
Threads32
Higher than 95% of CPUs
Boost clock5.6 GHZ
Higher than 93% of CPUs
RAM speed3200 MT/s
Higher than 69% of CPUs
Cores
24
Threads
32
Socket
FCLGA1700
Memory
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600
Base clock
2 GHZ
Boost clock
5.6 GHZ
TDP
65 W
Cache
36 MB
Generation
13
Bus Speed
16 GT/s
Max Memory Size
128 GB
ECC Support
No
Hyper Threading
Yes
Turbo Boost
3.0
Chipset
600 and 700 Series
Ram Speed
3200 MT/s