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Intel Core i9-13900TE vs Intel Core i9-14900T: Comparison
Core i9-13900TE vs Core i9-14900T: the p-core boost clock difference
They are built to different briefs, and p-core boost clock shows it, Core i9-13900TE 5.0 GHz against Core i9-14900T 5.5 GHz. They differ on p-core base clock too, 1.0 GHz on the Core i9-13900TE versus 1.1 GHz on the Core i9-14900T. They differ on socket too, LGA 1700 on the Core i9-13900TE versus FCLGA1700 on the Core i9-14900T. Release year is not the same on both, 2023 on the Core i9-13900TE versus 2024 on the Core i9-14900T. They differ on market segment too, Embedded on the Core i9-13900TE versus Desktop on the Core i9-14900T. Microarchitecture is not the same on both, Raptor Lake on the Core i9-13900TE versus Raptor Lake Refresh on the Core i9-14900T. Max turbo power is not the same on both, 35 W on the Core i9-13900TE versus 106 W on the Core i9-14900T. There is a split on memory type as well, DDR5, DDR4 on the Core i9-13900TE versus DDR5 or DDR4 on the Core i9-14900T.
Who each one is for
The Core i9-13900TE suits small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is the wrong buy for laptops and fanless designs. The Core i9-14900T is the one to take for small-form-factor PCs and quiet builds, though it is not the pick for laptops and fanless designs. Our rating of the Core i9-13900TE (7.8/10): the Intel Core i9-13900TE is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems. Our rating of the Core i9-14900T (7.8/10): the Intel Core i9-14900T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.
What Core i9-13900TE and Core i9-14900T have in common
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 6 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the L3 Cache the same on the Core i9-13900TE and Core i9-14900T?
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 i9-13900TE
- Desktop
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- Desktop
Codename
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- Raptor Lake Refresh
Release Year
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- 2023
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- 2024
TDP
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- 35 W
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- 35 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Market Segment
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- Embedded
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- Desktop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- Raptor Lake Refresh
Socket
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- LGA 1700
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- FCLGA1700
Process Node
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- 24
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- 24
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- 8
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- 8
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- 16
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- 16
Total Threads
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- 32
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- 32
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- 1.0 GHz
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- 1.1 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- 5.0 GHz
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- 5.5 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- 36 MB
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- 36 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- 35 W
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- 35 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- 35 W
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- 106 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- DDR5, DDR4
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- DDR5 or DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i9-13900TE
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-14900T
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 13900TE if you want the higher L3 cache (36 MB vs 36 MB).
Choose 14900T if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Intel Core i9-13900TE | Intel Core i9-14900T |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $549.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
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.
Intel Core i9-14900T
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i9-14900T is a low-power desktop chip built for compact and quiet small-form-factor systems.