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Core i9-13900F
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
Gaming30
Productivity30
Single-core30
Multi-core100
Power efficiency25
Lab scores
Performance score29
Cores24
Threads32
Boost clock (GHz)5.5 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p66 fps
1440p53 fps
4K36 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
- None
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
- $524
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 insane multi-core speed for heavy tasks without the high heat. The usual gripe is the lack of an integrated GPU, which is a hassle if your dedicated card ever fails.
Pros
- Gets heavy work done fast
- Runs cool on basic coolers
- Great for both gaming and work
- Sips power for its performance
Cons
- No integrated graphics for troubleshooting
- Locked multiplier limits overclocking
- High heat output under full load
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i9-13900F
A high-core-count desktop chip that runs cool on paper but loses its variable-speed boost without the K suffix.
Get it if you want strong multi-core performance for gaming and productivity without needing to overclock or pay extra for integrated graphics. Skip it if you plan to overclock, need a GPU for display output, or want the absolute fastest gaming chip available.
Buy it if…
- You want top-tier gaming without paying for an overclockable chip.
- You need fast video rendering in a mid-range professional workstation.
- You are building a high-end PC that must stay cool on a stock cooler.
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