Intel Core i9-13900K

Core i9-13900K (Raptor Lake) launched Oct 20, 2022; enthusiast LGA1700 CPU with 24 cores and UHD 770, ideal for 1440p/4K gaming and creation; boxed EOL in 2024.

Performance More powerful than 86% of CPUs

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Cores24
Threads32
Base clock2.20 GHz
Boost clock5.80 GHz
MemoryDDR4
TDP253 W
Cache36 MB
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Product overview

Intel’s Core i9-13900K launched on October 20, 2022 as a 13th Gen (Raptor Lake) desktop flagship with 24 cores (8P+16E) and UHD Graphics 770 on the LGA1700 platform. It works on Intel 600- and 700‑series chipset motherboards. Positioned as an enthusiast-class CPU, it exists to deliver very high clocks (up to 5.8 GHz) and heavy-thread throughput for top-end gaming and creator workloads. It’s well-suited to 1440p/4K gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, and demanding office/productivity tasks. Notable: unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Intel still lists the processor as “Launched”; however, boxed retail versions were discontinued for last orders on May 24, 2024 while tray remains available.

TierenthusiastReleased2022-10-20
Best for
  • 1440p gaming
  • 4K gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • 3D rendering
  • office/productivity
Official product specifications

Product highlights

  • 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) and 32 threads. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 included
  • Performance hybrid architecture integrates two core microarchitectures, prioritizing and distributing workloads to optimize performance
  • Up to 5.8 GHz unlocked. 36M Cache
  • Compatible with Intel 600 series and 700 series chipset-based motherboards
  • Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, and PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support. Intel Optane Memory support. No thermal solution included

Specifications

Cores
24
Threads
32
Base clock
2.2 GHZ
Boost clock
5.8 GHZ
TDP
253 W
Cache
36 MB
Max Memory Size
128 GB
ECC Support
Yes
Hyper Threading
Yes
Turbo Boost
Yes
Socket
FCLGA1700
Memory
DDR4
Ram Speed
5600 MHz
Processor Generation
13

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