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Core i9-13900K
24 cores · 32 threads · up to 5.7 GHz on FCLGA1700.
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Cores
24
Threads
32
Boost
5.7 GHz
L3 cache
12 MB
TDP
125253W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming36
Productivity37
Single-core36
Multi-core100
Power efficiency30
Lab scores
Performance score35
Cores24
Threads32
Boost clock (GHz)5.7 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p79 fps
1440p63 fps
4K43 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont
- Process node
- Intel 7 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1700
- Release year
- 2022
- Total cores
- 24
- Threads
- 32
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.0 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.7 GHz
- Multiplier
- 30 (unlocked)
- L1 cache
- 1.5 KB
- L2 cache
- 16 MB
- L3 cache
- 12 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Max capacity
- 192 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 96.207 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 125253W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
- Launch price
- $589
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, TXT
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love its raw speed for gaming and heavy tasks, calling it a monster. The common gripe is it runs hot and needs serious cooling to keep stable.
Pros
- Top tier gaming performance for years
- Heavy multitasking without any stutter
- Overclocks easily with good cooling
- Stays relevant for demanding creative work
Cons
- Needs a very strong cooler
- Power draw is huge under load
- Motherboard and cooler costs add up
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i9-13900K
Intel's i9-13900K is a high-end desktop CPU with a hybrid architecture that runs hot and demands serious cooling to reach its top speed.
Get it if you need the absolute fastest gaming and heavy multitasking chip for a high-end Z790 board with top-tier cooling. Skip it if you're on a budget or want lower power draw, as the i7 or a Ryzen chip offers better value.
Buy it if…
- You want top gaming performance and heavy multitasking without compromise.
- You edit large video projects and need fast rendering times.
- You run demanding science or engineering simulations on your desktop.
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