Intel

Intel Core i9-13900HK

Expert rating8.7 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Desktop
CPU Socket:: LGA 1700
Core/Thread Count:: 14C/20T
TDP:: 125W
iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics 770
CPU Series:: Core i9

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12

Intel Core i9-13900HK Review

Intel Core i9-13900HK 14-core 20-thread desktop processor, 2.6GHz base / 5.4GHz boost, 125W TDP, Raptor Lake, LGA 1700 socket

The Intel Core i9-13900HK is an unlocked flagship desktop processor for overclocking and high-end gaming. Built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, it pairs 14 cores and 20 threads with a 2.6GHz base clock that boosts up to 5.4GHz and Intel UHD Graphics 770 graphics, all within a 125W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 14 cores and 20 threads, the Intel Core i9-13900HK is built on Intel's Raptor Lake generation. Its 2.6GHz base clock boosts up to 5.4GHz, and Intel UHD Graphics 770 graphics handle everyday display and light content-creation tasks.

Platform and Efficiency

The Intel Core i9-13900HK uses the LGA 1700 platform in a 125W envelope, positioned as an unlocked flagship desktop processor for overclocking and high-end gaming.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Core i9 lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core i9-13900HK sits among other Raptor Lake parts at the 14-core tier, differentiated mainly by suffix, clock speed, and TDP. Against AMD's Ryzen processors in this catalog at a similar tier, Intel's Core i9 competes on single-thread performance and platform pricing, while against Intel's own Core Ultra parts in this catalog it lacks the on-die NPU but often costs less.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.7 / 10

The Intel Core i9-13900HK is an unlocked flagship desktop chip, a top pick for enthusiasts who want to overclock.

Best for

Enthusiast desktop gaming
Overclocking
High-end productivity

Not for

Laptops
Fanless designs
Extreme power efficiency needs

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Codename	Raptor Lake
Release Year	2023

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Raptor Lake
Socket	LGA 1700
Process Node	7 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	14
Performance Cores	6
Efficiency Cores	8
Total Threads	20
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	5.4 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	24 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	45 W
Max Turbo Power	115 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Desktop
TDP	45 W
iGPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core i9-13900HK?

The Intel Core i9-13900HK has 14 cores and 20 threads, a 2.6 GHz base and 5.4 GHz boost clock, 24 MB of L3 cache and a 45 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Socket: LGA 1700.

Will the Intel Core i9-13900HK work with my current setup?

The Intel Core i9-13900HK lists Socket is LGA 1700. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.