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Intel Core i9-13900K

Expert rating8.3 / 10

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iGPU:
Intel UHD Graphics 770
Boost/Base Clock:
5.8 GHz / 3.0 GHz
Core/Thread Count:
24 Core (8P+16E) / 32 Thread
Cache:
36MB L3
TDP:
125 W
CPU Process Node:
Intel 7
CPU Socket:
FCLGA1700
CPU Series:
Raptor Lake, 13th Gen Intel Core
Memory Support:
DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Form Factor:
Desktop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-10-10

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Intel Core i9-13900K Review

The Intel Core i9-13900K was Intel's Raptor Lake desktop flagship, a 24-core (8P+16E), 32-thread processor reaching a genuinely high 5.8 GHz single-core boost within a 125W base / 253W max turbo power envelope on the LGA 1700 socket.

As the direct predecessor to the 14900K, this chip's genuine 8-core jump in E-core count over the 12900K it replaced made it a real generational leap in multi-threaded productivity throughput at launch.

Intel UHD Graphics 770

A basic integrated GPU intended for display output; enthusiast desktop builds around this flagship chip typically pair it with a high-end discrete GPU.

How Is the Core i9-13900K in Terms of Performance

The 24-core hybrid layout with a genuinely high 5.8 GHz single-core boost gives this chip excellent gaming and productivity performance, retaining hyperthreading on the P-cores for a full 32 threads.

Benchmarks

The benchmarks below are published results for specific applications. They are measured separately and do not feed the two scores above.

Blender Cycles (CPU) - samples/min (More is Better)

  • AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
    522 samples/min
  • Intel Core i9-13900K (this product)
    487 samples/min
  • AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
    486 samples/min
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
    457 samples/min
  • Intel Core i7-14700K
    443 samples/min
  • Intel Core i7-13700K
    388 samples/min

Renders a fixed 3D scene on the processor using every core, from the public Blender Open Data results.

This is the clearest all-core test on the page. The gap tracks core count and sustained clocks fairly closely, so it is the best guide to render, export and compile times. It says nothing about gaming.

Measured results

Cinebench scores

Cinebench R23, Multi-Core
Median of 2 independently published results.
38,481
37,310 to 39,652
Cinebench R23, Single-Core
Median of 2 independently published results.
2,240
2,238 to 2,241

Benchmarks

This chip's real-world gaming and productivity performance remains highly competitive even after the 14900K's launch, since both chips share the same core Raptor Lake architecture with only a modest clock difference between them.

Our verdict

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

Expert rating8.3 / 10

The Intel Core i9-13900K is still a powerful 24-core desktop chip, now largely matched by its cheaper 14th-gen successors.

Best for

  • Buyers on the mature LGA 1700 platform wanting flagship-tier Raptor Lake gaming and productivity performance at a lower price than the 14900K

Not for

  • New builds without an existing LGA 1700 investment, the newer Arrow Lake lineup offers better power efficiency on a fresh platform

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

BrandIntel
Product LineCore i9
Model Number13900K
CodenameRaptor Lake
Release Year2022

Segment and platform

Market SegmentDesktop
MicroarchitectureRaptor Lake, 13th Gen Intel Core
SocketFCLGA1700
Socket StatusEnd of Life
Process Node7 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores24
Performance Cores8
Efficiency Cores16
Total Threads32
SMT EnabledYes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock3 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock5.4 GHz
E-Core Base Clock2.2 GHz
E-Core Boost Clock4.3 GHz
Unlocked MultiplierYes

Cache

L2 Cache32 MB
L3 Cache36 MB
3D Stacked CacheNo

Power and thermal

Base Power125 W
Max Turbo Power253 W

Memory

Memory TypeDDR5 or DDR4
Max Memory Speed5600 MT/s
Memory Channels2
Max Memory Capacity192 GB
ECC SupportYes

Graphics and AI

Integrated GraphicsYes
iGPU ModelIntel UHD Graphics 770
Copilot Plus CertifiedNo

Expansion

PCIe GenerationPCIe 5.0
PCIe Lanes20

Commercial

Launch MSRP589 USD
Retail AvailabilityBoxed Retail
Form FactorDesktop
TDP125 W
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770

FAQs

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

The Intel Core i9-13900K has 24 cores and 32 threads, a 3 GHz base and 5.4 GHz boost clock, 36 MB of L3 cache and a 125 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770. Socket: FCLGA1700.

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

The Intel Core i9-13900K lists CPU 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.

Who is the Intel Core i9-13900K best suited to?

Best suited to: Buyers on the mature LGA 1700 platform wanting flagship-tier Raptor Lake gaming and productivity performance at a lower price than the 14900K.

What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core i9-13900K?

Not the best fit for: New builds without an existing LGA 1700 investment, the newer Arrow Lake lineup offers better power efficiency on a fresh platform.

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