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Core i5-13490F
10 cores · 16 threads · up to 4.8 GHz on 1700.
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Cores
10
Threads
16
Boost
4.8 GHz
L3 cache
24 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming16
Productivity15
Single-core16
Multi-core42
Power efficiency14
Lab scores
Performance score16
Cores10
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)4.8 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p35 fps
1440p28 fps
4K19 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake-S
- Process node
- 10 nm
- Socket
- 1700
- Release year
- 2023
- Total cores
- 10
- Threads
- 16
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.5 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.8 GHz
- L1 cache
- 800 KB
- L2 cache
- 12.5 MB
- L3 cache
- 24 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 72°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
- Launch price
- $235
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like the strong gaming performance for the price and low heat output. The main complaint is limited availability and no bundled cooler.
Pros
- Great for everyday multitasking
- Stays cool in small cases
- Plenty fast for modern gaming
- Upgrade path on existing boards
Cons
- Locked to chipset overclocking only
- Cooler not included in the box
- Limited motherboard compatibility outside China
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i5-13490F
The Intel Core i5-13490F is a locked, no-iGPU Chinese-market special that punches well above its weight for the price.
Get it if you want solid gaming performance without overspending on features you don't actually need. Skip it if you do video editing or heavy multitasking, where more cores would save you time.
Buy it if…
- You want a solid gaming PC without paying for integrated graphics.
- You’re building a mid-range work rig that runs cool and quiet.
- You need a reliable upgrade for an older LGA1700 motherboard.
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