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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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