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

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

The first real difference is p-core boost clock: Core i9-13900T 5.3 GHz against Core i9-13900TE 5.0 GHz. They differ on p-core base clock too, 1.1 GHz on the Core i9-13900T versus 1.0 GHz on the Core i9-13900TE. There is a split on market segment as well, Desktop on the Core i9-13900T versus Embedded on the Core i9-13900TE. Max turbo power is not the same on both, 106 W on the Core i9-13900T versus 35 W on the Core i9-13900TE.

Who each one is for

The Core i9-13900T is the one to take for small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is not the pick for laptops and fanless designs. The Core i9-13900TE suits small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is the wrong buy for laptops and fanless designs. Our rating of the Core i9-13900T (7.8/10): the Intel Core i9-13900T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor 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.

Where the two are identical

Everything else lines up. Total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and tdp read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 10 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Is the L3 Cache the same on the Core i9-13900T and Core i9-13900TE?

It is. Both are listed at 36 MB, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Form Factor

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

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

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

    Intel Core i9-13900T
    35 W
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    35 W
  • iGPU

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

    Intel Core i9-13900T
    Desktop
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    Embedded
  • Microarchitecture

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Intel Core i9-13900T
    1.1 GHz
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    1.0 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core i9-13900T
    5.3 GHz
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    5.0 GHz
  • L3 Cache

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

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

    Intel Core i9-13900T
    106 W
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    35 W
  • Memory Type

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

    Intel Core i9-13900T
    Yes
    Intel Core i9-13900TE
    Yes

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 13900T 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 i9-13900T

    7.8 / 10 Expert Rating

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