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Core i9-13900KF

24 cores · 32 threads · up to 5.7 GHz on FCLGA1700.

4.1 · 98 votes

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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
Process node
Intel 7 nm
Socket
FCLGA1700
Release year
2022
Total cores
24
Threads
32
Integrated graphics
None
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
DDR5-5600
Max capacity
192 GB
Channels
2
Max bandwidth
89.604 GB/s
Base power (TDP)
125253W
Max temperature
100°C
PCIe
PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Launch price
$564
Technologies
Instruction sets
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions
AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, Turbo Boost Max 3.0
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the blistering multi-core speed for heavy work and gaming. The common gripe is it runs hot and needs a serious cooler, plus no integrated graphics for troubleshooting.

Pros
  • Games run buttery smooth without stutter
  • Multitasks heavy apps without slowing down
  • Runs cool with a decent air cooler
  • Overclocks easily for extra free performance
Cons
  • Needs a dedicated graphics card to work
  • Runs hot under heavy load
  • No significant upgrade path on this socket
Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i9-13900KF

Intel's i9-13900KF is a top-tier desktop processor that runs hot enough to demand serious cooling for its hybrid core design.

Get it if you’re building a top-tier gaming or content creation rig and want every bit of performance without caring about integrated graphics. Skip it if you need onboard video for troubleshooting or run a small form factor build where keeping things cool and quiet matters more.

Buy it if…

  • You want high multi-core performance for rendering or compiling.
  • You game at high framerates and don't need integrated graphics.
  • You already have a discrete GPU and run demanding creative apps.
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