Intel
Core i9-13900KS
Core i9
Current Price
$479.00
MSRP: $699.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
(Consumer CPUs only)
#5
of 234
Overall Rank
#19
of 251
Value Rank
#75
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251
Core Specifications
Cores
24
Threads
32
P-Cores
8
E-Cores
16
Base Clock
3.0 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
6.0 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
150W
Base Power
150W
Max Turbo Power
253W
Memory Support
Memory Types
DDR4/DDR5
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No
Platform & Connectivity
PCIe Version
5.0
PCIe Lanes
20
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 770
Closest Competitors by Performance
Core i9-14900KS27,570
Ryzen 9 9950X27,527
Core i9-13900KS (Selected)26,362
Core i9-14900KF25,937
Core i9-14900K25,829
Quick Stats
Generation
13th Gen
Release Date
1/12/2023 - 3 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop
Performance Scores
Overall
26362Measured against consumer CPUs only
Value55.0
Efficiency175.7
Benchmark Scores
Cinebench R23 Single2,339
Cinebench R23 Multi40,404
Geekbench 6 Single3,124
Geekbench 6 Multi21,383
PassMark60,556
Console Comparison
Comparison based on overall performance score calculated from multi-core benchmarks. Console CPUs are optimized for gaming workloads.
Core i9-13900KS
100%100%
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
37%37%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
36%36%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
7%PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
6%Notes
The Core i9-13900KS is Intel's special edition 13th gen flagship featuring 24 cores (8 P-cores, 16 E-cores) with boost speeds up to 6.0 GHz. This binned processor represents the peak of Raptor Lake performance, offering higher clock speeds than the standard 13900K for enthusiasts seeking maximum capability. It excels in lightly-threaded workloads and competitive gaming where frequency matters most. The extreme boost speeds demand premium cooling solutions and come with higher power consumption. Ideal for overclockers and enthusiasts who want the absolute fastest 13th gen CPU regardless of cost. Supports DDR5-5600 and PCIe 5.0, targeting users who demand peak performance and have the cooling infrastructure to support it.