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Core i9-13900
24 cores · 32 threads · up to 5.5 GHz on FCLGA1700.
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Cores
24
Threads
32
Boost
5.5 GHz
L3 cache
36 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming28
Productivity28
Single-core28
Multi-core100
Power efficiency23
Lab scores
Performance score27
Cores24
Threads32
Boost clock (GHz)5.5 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p62 fps
1440p49 fps
4K34 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake-S
- Process node
- Intel 7 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1700
- Release year
- 2023
- Total cores
- 24
- Threads
- 32
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.0 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.5 GHz
- L1 cache
- 1920 KB
- L2 cache
- 48 MB
- L3 cache
- 36 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR5-5600
- Max capacity
- 192 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 89.6 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
- Launch price
- $549
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the speed for gaming and heavy tasks, calling it a beast. The common gripe is it runs hot and needs a serious cooler to avoid throttling.
Pros
- Plays cool in compact builds
- Fits existing LGA1700 motherboards
- Handles heavy multitasking without stutter
- Sips power for an i9-class chip
Cons
- Lacks overclocking support entirely
- Hot under sustained heavy loads
- Requires expensive Z-series motherboard
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i9-13900
Intel Core i9-13900 is a power-sipping desktop chip that packs most of the top-tier performance without needing a massive cooler.
Get it if you need a powerful desktop chip for heavy multitasking or content creation, but want something that runs cool and quiet in a standard build. Skip it if you’re gaming or on a tight budget, as cheaper or unlocked parts offer better value for your money.
Buy it if…
- Buy it if you want a top-tier office PC that stays cool and quiet.
- Buy it if you need an all-rounder for heavy multitasking without the high power draw.
- Buy it if you are building a professional workstation and don't overclock.
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