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Core i9-13900E
24 cores · 32 threads · up to 5.2 GHz on 1700.
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Cores
24
Threads
32
Boost
5.2 GHz
L3 cache
36 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming24
Productivity25
Single-core25
Multi-core100
Power efficiency20
Lab scores
Performance score24
Cores24
Threads32
Boost clock (GHz)5.2 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p53 fps
1440p42 fps
4K29 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake-S
- Process node
- 10 nm
- Socket
- 1700
- Release year
- 2023
- Total cores
- 24
- Threads
- 32
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 1.8 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.2 GHz
- L1 cache
- 1920 KB
- L2 cache
- 48 MB
- L3 cache
- 36 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 72°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love its speed and efficiency for work and gaming. The main gripe is keeping it cool under heavy load, as it can get toasty.
Pros
- Plays demanding games without stuttering
- Handles heavy multitasking without slowing down
- Stays cool under long work sessions
- Gives old PCs a massive speed boost
Cons
- High power draw under load
- Needs very good cooling solution
- Pricey for the performance tier
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i9-13900E
Intel's Core i9-13900E is a lower-power 65-watt Raptor Lake chip that trades raw speed for efficiency, but it still runs hot under load.
Get it if you need a power-sipping Intel workhorse for a compact office build where low heat matters more than raw speed. Skip it if you want top-tier gaming or heavy rendering performance, as the locked chip and lower wattage hold it back.
Buy it if…
- You need maximum multi-core grunt for heavy video editing.
- You run demanding virtual machines or compile huge code projects.
- You want a powerful but power-efficient workstation for professional work.
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