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Intel Core i9-13900E vs Intel Core i9-13900TE: Comparison

Core i9-13900E vs Core i9-13900TE p-core boost clock compared

The first real difference is p-core boost clock: Core i9-13900E 5.2 GHz against Core i9-13900TE 5.0 GHz. There is a split on p-core base clock as well, 1.8 GHz on the Core i9-13900E versus 1.0 GHz on the Core i9-13900TE. There is a split on tdp as well, 65 W on the Core i9-13900E versus 35 W on the Core i9-13900TE. They differ on base power too, 65 W on the Core i9-13900E versus 35 W on the Core i9-13900TE. They differ on max turbo power too, 65 W on the Core i9-13900E versus 35 W on the Core i9-13900TE.

Core i9-13900E vs Core i9-13900TE: which one fits your build

The Core i9-13900E is the one to take for embedded systems and long-lifecycle industrial PCs, though it is the wrong buy for laptops and fanless designs. Buy the Core i9-13900TE for small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is not the pick for laptops and fanless designs. Our rating of the Core i9-13900E (7.9/10): the Intel Core i9-13900E is an embedded/IoT desktop variant built for long-lifecycle commercial and industrial systems. Our rating of the Core i9-13900TE (7.8/10): the Intel Core i9-13900TE is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.

What Core i9-13900E and Core i9-13900TE have in common

The common ground is wider than the gap: total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and l3 cache are identical here. They match on 9 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Integrated Graphics the same on the Core i9-13900E and Core i9-13900TE?

It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Form Factor

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    Desktop
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    Desktop
  • Codename

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    Raptor Lake
  • Release Year

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    2023
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    2023
  • TDP

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    65 W
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    35 W
  • iGPU

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
  • Market Segment

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    Embedded
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    Embedded
  • Microarchitecture

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    Raptor Lake
  • Socket

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    LGA 1700
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    LGA 1700
  • Process Node

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    7 nm
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    7 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    24
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    24
  • Performance Cores

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    8
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    8
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    16
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    16
  • Total Threads

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    32
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    32
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    Yes
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    1.8 GHz
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    1.0 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    5.2 GHz
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    5.0 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    36 MB
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    36 MB
  • Base Power

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    65 W
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    35 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    65 W
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    35 W
  • Memory Type

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    DDR5, DDR4
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    DDR5, DDR4
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel Core i9-13900E
    Yes
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    Yes

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 13900E if you want the higher L3 cache (36 MB vs 36 MB).

    Choose 13900TE if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Verdict

    Intel Core i9-13900E

    7.9 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i9-13900E is an embedded/IoT desktop variant built for long-lifecycle commercial and industrial systems.

    Intel Core i9-13900TE

    7.8 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core i9-13900TE is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.

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