Intel
Core i9-13900K
Core i9
Current Price
$339.00
MSRP: $589.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
(Consumer CPUs only)
#10
of 234
Overall Rank
#24
of 251
Value Rank
#24
of 207
Gaming Rank
#14
of 251
Productivity Rank
#11
of 251
Core Specifications
Cores
24
Threads
32
P-Cores
8
E-Cores
16
Base Clock
3.0 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
5.8 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
Lithography
10nm
Cache
L1 Cache
80 KB per core
L2 Cache
2 MB per core
L3 Cache
36 MB (shared)
Power & Thermal
TDP
125W
Base Power
125W
Max Turbo Power
253W
Memory Support
Memory Types
DDR5, DDR4
Max Memory
192GB
Memory Channels
2
ECC Support
No
Platform & Connectivity
PCIe Version
5.0
PCIe Lanes
20
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
UHD Graphics 770
Closest Competitors by Performance
Core i9-14900K25,829
Core i9-13900KF25,077
Core i9-13900K (Selected)24,703
Ryzen 9 7950X24,657
Ryzen 9 7950X3D24,592
Quick Stats
Generation
13th Gen (Raptor Lake)
Release Date
10/20/2022 - 3 years old
Status
current
Market Segment
Desktop
Performance Scores
Overall
24703Measured against consumer CPUs only
Value72.9
Efficiency197.6
Use Case Ratings
Gaming9.5/10
Productivity9.5/10
Budget Value5.5/10
Benchmark Scores
Cinebench R23 Single2,076
Cinebench R23 Multi37,486
Geekbench 6 Single2,985
Geekbench 6 Multi19,962
PassMark58,333
Console Comparison
Comparison based on overall performance score calculated from multi-core benchmarks. Console CPUs are optimized for gaming workloads.
Core i9-13900K
100%100%
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
40%40%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
38%38%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
7%PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
7%Notes
The Core i9-13900K was Intel's 13th gen flagship featuring 24 cores (8 P-cores, 16 E-cores) and 32 threads with boost speeds up to 5.8 GHz. This Raptor Lake processor delivers exceptional performance across gaming and productivity workloads, offering near-identical performance to the 14900K at often lower prices. The unlocked multiplier enables overclocking for enthusiasts seeking maximum performance. With support for DDR5-5600 and PCIe 5.0, it remains a powerful choice for high-end builds. Excellent for content creation, 3D rendering, and competitive gaming. While surpassed by the 14900K, it often represents better value with minimal real-world performance difference, making it attractive for cost-conscious enthusiast builds.